VENUE GUIDE
GETTING
THERE
Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah
Browse experiences tagged to each free window in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend β from Friday morning in Al-Balad and along the Corniche before FP1, to the gap between Saturday sessions, to post-race Sunday night celebrations on the waterfront.
HOW TO GET THERE
Official Shuttle Bus
RecommendedOfficial race weekend shuttles run from designated Corniche hotel and city-centre pick-up points to the circuit. Journey time is 15β25 minutes from Corniche hotels. Far less stressful than driving on race day.
Careem / Taxi
Careem (the regional Uber equivalent) and local taxis are widely available in Jeddah. Pre-book through the Careem app before leaving β demand surges heavily after sessions end. Expect 30β60 minute waits if not pre-booked on race day.
Hire Car
Not Recommended Race DayCar hire is available at King Abdulaziz International Airport and city-centre locations. The circuit is accessible by road but race-day traffic on the Corniche is significant. Fine for practice days; avoid driving on race day.
From the Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is approximately 25 km north of central Jeddah β roughly 10 km further north than the circuit. Taxis to Corniche hotels take 25β35 minutes. Take a taxi to your hotel first, then use the official shuttle to the circuit.
GATE OPENING TIMES
Gates open 2 hours before the first session each day.
Friday
Free Practice 1
Saturday
Free Practice 3
Sunday
Race
Things to Do Between Sessions
Curated activities in Jeddah matched to every F1 session gap in the race weekend schedule.
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