Travelling from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Jeddah seven hours ahead of Columbus.
To ensure you catch your CMH to JED flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between CMH and JED include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Pearson International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John Glenn Columbus International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight is R 6,171. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 14,767. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CMH to JED, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CMH to JED by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
When it comes to John Glenn Columbus International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.5% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CMH? If you're boarding an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you're coming in on a late John Glenn Columbus International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near JED:
Go where the road takes you with a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and venture far and wide through Jeddah and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Jeddah has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Jeddah. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMH to JED sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Jeddah, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 88 kilometres east to Mecca to check off its top sights. From View point to Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of Saudi Arabia, consider Yanbu, roughly 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area are highlights.
