Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Jeddah.
Choose from 500 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Saudia is the earliest available. Flynas operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
To ensure you get on your JED to RUH flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Riyadh holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Saudi Arabia:
Most passengers choose to travel with flyadeal on this route.
Saudia stands out as the most punctual carrier for JED to RUH flights, with 87.69% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JED and RUH include:
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Bisha Airport
Abha Regional Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
$21 is currently the best price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Return flights start from $43. These prices can change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from JED to RUH, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from JED to RUH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from JED arrive on schedule 81.7% of the time.
To reach King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JED? If you're catching an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're arriving on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near RUH:
Grab a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riyadh. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JED to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Looking for other fascinating places to go in Saudi Arabia? Make tracks 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is just one of the highlights in the area.