Travelling from Dammam Airport (DMM) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dammam Airport to Jeddah Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Dammam and Jeddah share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from DMM to JED start at 00:05 — the first with Saudia. The last departure is at 23:59 with flynas. Overall, you can take your pick of 145 weekly Dammam Airport to Jeddah Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your DMM to JED flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Dammam Airport to Jeddah Airport, so getting to Jeddah (and then seeing more parts of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating DMM to JED flights. An impressive 89.17% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dammam Airport to Jeddah Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between DMM and JED:
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dammam Airport (DMM) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dammam Airport to Jeddah Airport flight is R 1,620. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,428. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DMM to JED.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dammam Airport to Jeddah Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DMM to JED by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dammam Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Dammam Airport (DMM)
84% of flights leaving Dammam Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from DMM.
Central Dammam to Dammam Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you're getting in on a late Dammam Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near JED:
Follow your own route with a Jeddah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and discover more of Jeddah and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Jeddah Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The quietest month for a flight from Dammam Airport to Jeddah Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Jeddah based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Dammam Airport to Jeddah Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DMM to JED in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. About 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.