Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah Airport is 6 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to JED start from 14:00 — the first with Saudia. The last departure is at 16:10 with Wizz Air UK. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LGW to JED flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Wizz Air UK is your gateway to exploring Jeddah (and maybe even some other great corners of Saudi Arabia!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Wizz Air UK is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for LGW to JED flights is Saudia.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LGW and JED:
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How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
Rs34,992 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs69,504. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to JED if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when setting off from LGW.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near JED:
Travel at your own speed with a Jeddah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and discover more of Jeddah and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jeddah Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport to central Jeddah has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Jeddah in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to JED sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.