Travelling from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lucknow Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Jeddah is two hours 30 minutes behind Lucknow and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are nine Lucknow Airport to Jeddah Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LKO to JED flight.
Flying during a peak time like November? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Saudia is your ticket to exploring Jeddah (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Saudi Arabia!). Check out the direct flights from Lucknow Airport to Jeddah Airport offered by this airline.
Saudia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering LKO to JED flights. An exceptional 93.22% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lucknow Airport to Jeddah Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LKO and JED:
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Handy information about Lucknow Airport (LKO)
68% of flights taking off from Lucknow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Lucknow Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Lucknow. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LKO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lucknow Airport to Jeddah Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you're landing on a late Lucknow Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near JED:
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 to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Jeddah Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Jeddah. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lucknow Airport to Jeddah Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Jeddah in March.
Lock in your flight from Lucknow Airport to Jeddah Airport for July if you want to visit Jeddah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LKO to JED sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Jeddah, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 88 kilometres east to Mecca to tick off its top attractions. From Almashar Alharam Mosque to Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif, there's plenty to keep you on the go.