Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, making Jeddah three hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are eight London Gatwick Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, select the 13:45 Saudia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:00 with Saudia.
Leave plenty of time to make your LGW to JED flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Saudia has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Jeddah — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Saudia.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for LGW to JED flights is Saudia.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and JED:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Currently, R 1,745 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,687. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to JED by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to JED.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Book a hotel close to JED if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Jeddah and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Jeddah in April.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to JED in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Jeddah, now it's time to explore more of Saudi Arabia. Journey around 88 kilometres east to Mecca to tick off its leading attractions. From View point to Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Yanbu is another standout destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. No journey is complete without dropping by Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.