How to find cheap flights to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Currently, R 5,188 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to JED for R 8,774.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to pick up some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Jeddah, where Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Jeddah
May is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Jeddah.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to JED.
Head to Jeddah in February if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to JED, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
Travel in December if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Jeddah are usually more affordable.
With averages of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF), July is when Jeddah is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 19ºC (66ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Want to avoid grey skies? March is the driest month in Jeddah.
Expect the heaviest showers in April, which gets around two days of wet weather.
Travelling to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Jeddah in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport with one of these top airlines:
Oman Air is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 90% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a great choice when booking your JED plane ticket.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+3 timezone at JED.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to JED? These hotels close to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport has an on-time rating of 75%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah, Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia.
Getting to central Jeddah from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The distance from JED to central Jeddah is about 19 kilometres.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to JED, it'll take around 25 minutes to reach the centre.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Jeddah:
Jeddah highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Jeddah:
Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad): Located in Al-Balad around 6 kilometres southeast of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your tour of the city.
Jeddah Beach: Looking for more reasons to visit Jeddah? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres south of the city centre in Al-Ruwais.
How to get to Mecca from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The nearby city of Mecca is about 105 kilometres from JED. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Travelling from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Al Jumūm
If Al Jumūm is where you're travelling to, public transport should take around 3 hours 10 minutes from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport. This city is about 56 kilometres from JED.
It takes 45 minutes or so to drive to Al Jumūm.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
There's a whole lot more to experience in Saudi Arabia, starting with Mecca. Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif are must-do's in this city, which is around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah.
Ash Shafā makes a great addition to your trip to Saudi Arabia. You'll find it roughly 137 kilometres southeast of Jeddah. Al Shafa Park, Mountain Side Picture Taking Location and mountain Park are visitor favourites.