Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Jeddah eight hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BWI to JED flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Jeddah Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BWI and JED:
Los Angeles International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
77% of flights leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Baltimore Washington International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Jeddah Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BWI:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
Reserve a hotel close to JED if you're taking a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Jeddah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and find adventure across Jeddah and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jeddah Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport to central Jeddah has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Jeddah Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Jeddah. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BWI to JED sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a visit to Mecca will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.