Jeddah Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Jeddah

Book cheap plane tickets to Jeddah. Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Jeddah. As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Jeddah. Some of the top airlines that fly to Jeddah are American Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Saudi Air, Turkish Airlines, Etihad, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates and EgyptAir. Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Jeddah as well as direct flights to Jeddah through various airports located in the United States, Canada, UK and Europe. Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Jeddah.

   Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

The best way to find cheap flights to Jeddah is to book your flights to the Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). The Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is the largest airport in Saudi Arabia and is the primary gateway into country. The Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport  is also the best airport to search for cheap flights to Saudi Arabia and the surrounding region. If you are searching for cheap flights to the Jeddah Airport, please enter the airport code JED into the arrival city search box. For more information on the Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, please visit the Jeddah Airport Information section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Jeddah

The best time to fly to Jeddah is between May – June, as the weather is pleasant, and the tourist season has not begun yet. October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Jeddah. November is the cheapest month to fly to Jeddah. If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare. Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Jeddah.

   Cheap Flights From Jeddah

The Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Jeddah.There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). If you plan to fly within Saudi Arabia, you will need to catch a domestic flight from the Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport. Most domestic flights throughout Saudi Arabia are handled by Saudi Golf, Saudi Air and Flynas.To catch your domestic flight from the Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal. Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Jeddah Airport Transporation

If you choose to fly into the Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation.The Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is located 19 km northeast of Jeddah's city center. The best way to travel from the Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport to the Jeddah city center is to take a taxi. The taxi takes 30 minutes to travel from the Jeddah Airport to the Jeddah city center. Taxis, private drivers, shuttles, new metro and car rentals are all available at the Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport for your convenience. Once you are in Jeddah, taxis,train, buses, and the metro are the best way to get around the city. The public transportation system in general, is great in Jeddah. If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Saudi Arabia, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Jeddah. 

   Top Things To Do In Jeddah

Jeddah is the oldest city, in Saudi Arabia. With its beaches, restaurants, galleries and bustling cafes, there is so much to do when coming to Jeddah. The Red Sea Mall is where locals and tourist go to find the high-end retail stores. Falafels and Shawarmas are plentiful and a delicious treat in Jeddah. Foodies will enjoy the many restaurants in The Courtyard City, a haven for foodies. The Jeddah Cornish located along the Red Sea and its beaches are the biggest in Saudi Arabia. The recently renovated waterfront is home to the main beaches, parks, resorts and mosques. Durrah Beach Resort located in Durrat Al Arus, on the northern coastline of Jeddah, offers boat trips and amazing scuba diving on the Red Sea.  As soon as the sun goes down, check out King Fahd’s Fountain, a nightly display of illuminating genius. For a glimpse of life in Saudi Arabia back in the 17th century, visit Al-Balad one of the oldest neighborhoods in Jeddah, where the houses and streets have remained unchanged. Traveling with children then head out to the Al-Shalla Theme Park located a bit outside of the city. Take a desert safari and enjoy the desert, go ATV riding, take a camel tour or do a 4x4 adventure. Other areas of interest include The Floating Mosque, a large ornate mosque attracting millions of visitors each year.