City / Governorate (Muhafazah) in Mecca Region · Jeddah (Al-Balad UNESCO), Taif & Hejaz Coast
Makkah (Mecca Region) Travel Guide 2026
Makkah is a city / governorate (muhafazah) in Mecca Region (Jeddah (Al-Balad UNESCO), Taif & Hejaz Coast), Saudi Arabia, with a population of 1,578,722 and regional transit links via Jeddah & Historic Al-Balad Central Station and Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED — Terminal 1 Has Built-in Haramain High-Speed Rail Station!).
Province / StateMecca Region
Population1,578,722
Rail HubJeddah & Historic Al-Balad Central Station
Airport GatewayJeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED — Terminal 1 Has Built-in Haramain High-Speed Rail Station!)
Highlights & What to See in Makkah
- Makkah Historic Center & Cultural District
- Makkah Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Mecca Region Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Jeddah & Historic Al-Balad Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Makkah via Jeddah & Historic Al-Balad Central Station (Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR — Jeddah Airport, Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City, Madinah & Makkah at 300 km/h) & SAR North/East Railway) and local transit using Riyadh Metro.