Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Jeddah seven hours ahead of Durham.
Your RDU to JED flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RDU and JED:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
R 7,529 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 14,531. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to JED. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RDU make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you're getting in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near JED:
Follow your own route with a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and venture far and wide through Jeddah and beyond.
Reserving your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
From King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Jeddah in April.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Abdulaziz International 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 RDU to JED sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah, Yanbu is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. Experience major highlights starting with Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.
