Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Riyadh and Jeddah are in the UTC+3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from RUH to JED start from 00:20 — the first with flynas. The last service of the day is at 23:59 with flyadeal. Overall, there are 498 weekly King Khaled International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RUH to JED flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Jeddah (and then other destinations in Saudi Arabia) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Royal Air Maroc on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that offers RUH to JED flights. A reliable 86.48% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RUH and JED:
Taif Airport
Abha Regional Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight is R 307. A return fare right now is R 557. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RUH to JED.
The cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RUH to JED by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to RUH:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Book a hotel near JED if you have a late King Khaled International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport to central Jeddah has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Jeddah. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from King Khaled International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to JED in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Jeddah, now it's time to explore other parts of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 88 kilometres east to Mecca to tick off its popular sights. From View point to Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Yanbu is another sought-after destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. No journey is complete without visiting Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.