Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, making Edinburgh three hours behind Jeddah.
Your JED to EDI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JED and EDI include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is R 2,001. A round-trip fare is currently R 5,153. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JED to EDI, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from JED to EDI is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights leaving King Abdulaziz International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of JED.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near JED. Whether you've booked an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're arriving on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near EDI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Edinburgh. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JED to EDI in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Edinburgh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without seeing Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.