Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Jeddah is three hours ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Manchester Airport to Jeddah Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, jump on the 13:45 Saudia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 14:45 with Saudia.
Your MAN to JED flight won't wait if you're running 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.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Getting to Jeddah (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular airline has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Jeddah Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Saudia.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that offers MAN to JED flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Jeddah Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAN and JED:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights departing from Manchester Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Jeddah Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MAN:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you're coming in on a late Manchester Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near JED:
Grab a Jeddah Airport rental car and explore Jeddah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Jeddah Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Jeddah Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Jeddah based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Jeddah Airport for July if you want to go to Jeddah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAN to JED sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. About 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.