Flying from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Ras al Khaimah.
Your RKT to JED flight won't wait if you're running 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.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RKT and JED:
Cairo International Airport
Islamabad International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
R 2,172 is the lowest price for a one-way Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,163. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RKT to JED if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RKT to JED by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
93.38% of flights leaving Ras Al Khaimah International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from RKT.
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Ras al Khaimah. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near RKT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you're landing on a late Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near JED:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget to explore Jeddah and beyond.
Booking your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport to central Jeddah has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Jeddah in April.
Book your flight from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Jeddah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RKT to JED in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. About 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Saudi Arabia, consider Yanbu, about 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area are key highlights.
