Abu Dhabi to Jeddah private transfer
We handle the full journey end-to-end, including seamless border transfers where required.
Distance
~1,900 km
Travel Time
~2 days recommended
Border Crossing
Al Ghuwaifat → Al Batha
Transfer Type
Private car with driver
Car change at border
Yes
From
AED 8,000
Free cancellation up to 24h · Secure card payment
Pricing
See the cars →Executive sedan
1–3 passengers · 2 large suitcases · Ford Taurus or similar
from AED 8,000
Premium SUV
Most booked1–4 passengers · 4 large suitcases · GMC Yukon or similar
from AED 11,600
Passenger van
5–7 passengers · 6 large suitcases · Mercedes‑Benz V‑Class or similar
from AED 13,200
Luxury sedan
1–3 passengers · 2 large suitcases · BMW 7 Series or similar
from AED 14,000
Theatre screen, Wi‑Fi, sunblinds and four-zone climate. Executive Lounge seat with massage on request.
What's included
- Door-to-door private transfer
- Professional driver
- Border crossing assistance
- Bottled water and refreshments
- Rest stops along the route
- Two dedicated vehicles (one per side of the border)
- Fuel and road tolls
- Child seats on request, free of charge
- Free waiting: 60 min after landing at airports (we track your flight), 15 min elsewhere
Not included: visas and entry fees, and the taxi between the two border posts if you choose it instead of the free shuttle (paid locally).
Per vehicle, not per person
Free cancellation up to 24h
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transfer
Two-vehicle border service
Your first driver takes you to the UAE exit post at Al Ghuwaifat. After passport control, you cross to the Saudi post at Al Batha by free shuttle bus or taxi, and your second driver is waiting on the Saudi side.
What clients say
“From scheduling to pickup to drop off the service was five stars all the way. I used them for a long trip between UAE and Saudi and everything, including the border car switch, was arranged and went smoothly.”
Route guide
Leaving Abu Dhabi for Jeddah, you head west along the coast to the Saudi border at Al Ghuwaifat, then right across the kingdom to the Red Sea. It's one of the longest routes we run. Residents book it for family visits, business in Jeddah or onward travel to Makkah, and anyone carrying more than an airline allows finds it easier. A UAE driver takes you to the border, you cross between the posts by free shuttle bus or taxi, and a Saudi-side driver continues to Jeddah.
Travel time & distance
Duration
~2 days recommended
Distance
~1,900 km
Expect roughly 23 to 24 hours of driving and border time if you go straight through, so we recommend an overnight stop. Queues on UAE exit at Al Ghuwaifat, or at Saudi entry at Al Batha, are the main variable. Leaving Abu Dhabi early usually means a quieter border and less night driving on the Saudi side.
For journeys of this length, we generally recommend splitting the trip into two days with an overnight stop, typically in Riyadh. This allows for a more comfortable and well-paced journey. However, it is also possible to complete the transfer in one continuous trip if preferred.
Breaking the trip in Riyadh
Twenty-plus hours in a car is a lot in one go. That's why we normally recommend a night in Riyadh, which divides the route into two days of similar length: the UAE and the border on day one, then the drive west to the Red Sea on day two. You arrive in Jeddah fresh, with time to settle in.
When the drive beats the flight
Flying is faster, and for a solo traveller with a carry-on it usually makes sense. The drive suits a different kind of trip: a family with a car full of luggage, someone moving house, or a group who would otherwise pay for several tickets and excess baggage. Because the price is per vehicle, the more of you there are, the better the numbers look.
Border crossing process
Al Ghuwaifat → Al Batha
Your first driver takes you to the exit post. After passport control, you cross to the other post by free shuttle bus or by taxi (about AED 300-400, paid locally). Your second driver is waiting on the other side.
- 1Your UAE driver drops you at the Al Ghuwaifat exit post
- 2UAE exit passport control
- 3Cross to the Saudi post at Al Batha by free shuttle bus or taxi (about AED 300-400, paid locally)
- 4Saudi entry: passport, visa and customs checks
- 5Your Saudi driver meets you and continues to Jeddah
A second vehicle with a fresh driver will be waiting after the border to continue your journey. The entire process is coordinated in advance to minimise waiting times and ensure a seamless experience.
How the Al Ghuwaifat handover works
- Your UAE driver drops you at the UAE exit post with your luggage
- You clear UAE exit formalities and cross by free shuttle bus or taxi (about AED 300-400, paid locally)
- Saudi entry and customs are completed at Al Batha
- Your second driver meets you there and drives on to Jeddah
From Abu Dhabi to your door in Jeddah
Pick‑up is from anywhere in Abu Dhabi, such as Al Reem Island, the Corniche, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island or Zayed International Airport (AUH). In Jeddah we drop off at hotels, homes and offices in areas like Al Hamra, Al Andalus and the Corniche, or at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) for an onward flight.
See all transfers from Abu Dhabi and all transfers to Jeddah.
Travel documents & customs requirements
Passengers are responsible for valid passports, visas and entry permits, and compliance with customs rules in every country on the route.
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Abu Dhabi (UAE) → Jeddah (KSA)
What happens next
- 1. You message us on WhatsApp
- 2. We confirm route, vehicle, and timing
- 3. You receive a quote and a secure Stripe payment link (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) or bank details
- 4. Your booking is confirmed after payment, in full or as a 50% deposit on request. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
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