Flying from Asmara Airport (ASM) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Asmara Airport to Jeddah Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Asmara and Jeddah follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ASM to JED flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Jeddah (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a snap with Flynas. This popular airline has direct flights from Asmara Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Flynas is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 77.5% of its services arriving as scheduled, Flynas is the most punctual carrier operating ASM to JED flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Asmara Airport to Jeddah Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between ASM and JED include:
Dubai Airport
Cairo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Asmara Airport (ASM) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
R 2,541 is the lowest price for a one-way Asmara Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,331. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ASM to JED if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Asmara Airport to Jeddah Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ASM to JED.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Asmara Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Asmara Airport (ASM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Asmara Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Asmara Airport from central Asmara, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Asmara Airport to Jeddah Airport off to an easy start. Just a quick ride from ASM, stay at Hotel Asmara Palace and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Asmara Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Jeddah Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Jeddah Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Jeddah. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Asmara Airport to Jeddah Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Jeddah in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Asmara Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ASM to JED sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you should also see. About 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a visit to Mecca will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.