Flying from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kannur International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Jeddah is two hours 30 minutes behind Kannur and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Your CNN to JED flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Air India Express is your ticket to exploring Jeddah (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Saudi Arabia!). Browse the direct flights from Kannur International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport offered by this airline.
Air India Express is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kannur International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CNN and JED:
Hamad International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Cochin International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kannur International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight is R 4,235. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 8,316. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CNN to JED.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kannur International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CNN to JED by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kannur International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kannur International Airport (CNN)
Kannur International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 84.6% of flights that take off from CNN land on time.
Central Kannur to Kannur International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CNN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kannur International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Consider staying in a hotel close to JED if you're catching a late Kannur International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget to explore Jeddah and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
From King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kannur International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Jeddah in April.
Lock in your flight from Kannur International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you want to visit Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CNN to JED in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Yanbu is another must-experience destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. No trip is complete without seeing Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.