Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Jeddah.
Choose from 17 weekly Jeddah Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. Saudia operates the last service of the day at 16:00.
Your JED to LHR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Saudia is your gateway to exploring London (and maybe even some other great parts of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Jeddah Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
British Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier for JED to LHR flights, with 94.29% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jeddah Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JED and LHR include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
Cairo Airport
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
75% of flights taking off from Jeddah Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near JED? If you're boarding an early flight from Jeddah Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel near LHR if you're on a late Jeddah Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience more of London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Jeddah Airport to London Heathrow Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Jeddah Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JED to LHR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.