Private jet to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit from 19 to 21 March 2027. Jets land at King Abdulaziz International, about 15 km and under half an hour from the track.
- 2027 dates
- 19 to 21 March
- Airport
- King Abdulaziz (OEJN)
- To the circuit
- About 15 km
- Jet parking
- Up to 3 days
How the trip works
At King Abdulaziz International Airport (OEJN) in Jeddah, which is open 24 hours and needs no slots or prior permission for general aviation. The circuit is about 15 km away, less than half an hour by car.
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is in the Corniche area, about 20 km north of the city centre. The airport is about 15 km from the track, so the last leg is a short drive.
The 2026 race was cancelled in March 2026 amid conflict in the Gulf, and the 2027 race is back on the provisional calendar as round two, a week after Bahrain.
In 2025, business aviation planners reported a three-day parking limit at Jeddah and warned of shortages on race weekend. If your stay is longer, the aircraft may drop you and reposition. We arrange the jet, permits and ground transport with the operator named on your quote; see private jet charter to Jeddah for the airport itself.
Sources:Silverstone, September 2026: F1 2027 calendar, full list of venues and key datesKhaleej Times, September 2026: 2027 F1 calendar announced as Abu Dhabi keeps final racePlanetF1, March 2026: F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix over Middle East conflictUniversal Weather, 2025: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix business aviation planning guideGP Destinations, August 2026: How to get to Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Flying into Jeddah on race weekend
| Item | What applies |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 24 hours, all aircraft |
| Slots and prior permission | Not required for general aviation |
| Aircraft parking | Maximum three days; shortages possible during the event |
| Landing permit | Required; minimum 72 hours, usually confirmed about three days before |
| Alternate airport | Medina (OEMA), 422 km away, about five hours by road |
| Airport to circuit | About 15 km, under half an hour by car |
Airport rules from the 2025 race guide; confirm them with the operator for 2027.
Sources:Universal Weather, 2025: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix business aviation planning guideGP Destinations, August 2026: How to get to Jeddah Corniche Circuit
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Which jet for Jeddah
From Riyadh or the Gulf, a light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 300 or a midsize jet covers the trip. From Europe or Asia, a heavy jet such as the Gulfstream G650 flies non-stop with room to rest.
Light jets in Saudi Arabia charter at about SAR 17,370 to SAR 27,310 per flight hour and heavy jets at about SAR 44,690 to SAR 69,550, before fees and taxes.
What to know before you fly into Saudi Arabia
- Landing permits from the General Authority of Civil Aviation are required for all private and charter flights, with a minimum lead time of 72 hours. Your operator files them with full crew and passenger details.
- Jeddah (OEJN), Riyadh (OERK) and Dammam (OEDF) are 24-hour airports of entry; Jeddah and Riyadh have FBOs and full services.
- Alcohol on board must be sealed in a locked, numbered bar before arrival and stay sealed on the ground. Expect full aircraft searches.
- Saudi Arabia lifted cabotage restrictions in May 2025.
Sources:Universal Weather, 2025: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix business aviation planning guideUniversal Weather: Business jet destination guide, Saudi Arabia (updated April 2022)AIN, October 2025: Alliance opens FBO at Saudi Arabia's AlUla airport
Jets for the Grand Prix
Regional and long-range jets that fly into Jeddah.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhen is the 2027 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?+
19 to 21 March 2027 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, on the provisional F1 calendar.
Did the 2026 race take place?+
No. The 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was cancelled in March 2026 amid the conflict in the Gulf, along with the Bahrain race.
How far is the airport from the circuit?+
About 15 km, less than half an hour by car.
Can my jet stay in Jeddah for the whole weekend?+
Parking was limited to three days in 2025 and can run short on race weekend. Longer stays may mean repositioning the aircraft.
How much does a private jet to Jeddah cost?+
Light jets charter at about SAR 17,370 to SAR 27,310 per flight hour for the whole aircraft, before fees. We quote the full trip for your route.
Related pages
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 19 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.Silverstone, September 2026: F1 2027 calendar, full list of venues and key dates
- 2.Khaleej Times, September 2026: 2027 F1 calendar announced as Abu Dhabi keeps final race
- 3.PlanetF1, March 2026: F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix over Middle East conflict
- 4.Universal Weather, 2025: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix business aviation planning guide
- 5.GP Destinations, August 2026: How to get to Jeddah Corniche Circuit
- 6.Universal Weather: Business jet destination guide, Saudi Arabia (updated April 2022)
- 7.AIN, October 2025: Alliance opens FBO at Saudi Arabia's AlUla airport
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