Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jeddah is eight hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EWR to JED flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Jeddah Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EWR and JED:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Jeddah Airport flight is R 6,926. A return fare right now is R 13,715. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from EWR to JED. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Jeddah Airport.
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Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
EWR's address is Building 1, Conrad Road.
71% of flights that leave from New York Newark Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
New York Newark Airport is about 14 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to EWR? If you're catching an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Jeddah Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New York Newark Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Grab a Jeddah Airport rental car and explore Jeddah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jeddah Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Jeddah. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Jeddah Airport. For smaller crowds, head 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 New York Newark Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EWR to JED in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.