Travelling from Abha Airport (AHB) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Abha.
Every week, there are 93 Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, select the 01:05 flynas flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:25 with flyadeal.
Give yourself enough time to catch your AHB to JED flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport, so jetting to Jeddah (and then seeing more parts of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Saudia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Saudia stands out as the most punctual carrier for AHB to JED flights, with 83.57% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport. These are the top stopovers between AHB and JED:
Dubai Airport
Riyadh Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abha Airport (AHB) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
Right now, Rs20,695 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs41,212. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from AHB to JED, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Abha Airport (AHB)
Abha Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from AHB land on schedule 85% of the time.
Abha Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Abha. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near AHB. Whether you have an early flight from Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Pick up a Jeddah Airport rental car and discover Jeddah and beyond with your own wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jeddah Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Jeddah in March.
Lock in your flight from Abha Airport to Jeddah Airport for July if you'd like to explore Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AHB to JED in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a visit to Mecca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.