Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jeddah is five hours behind Shanghai and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PVG to JED flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PVG and JED:
Dubai Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
At the moment, Rs76,823 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs170,290. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PVG to JED, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PVG to JED by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near PVG:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Explore without limits with a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and venture far and wide through Jeddah and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Jeddah in April.
Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you want to visit Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PVG to JED around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
If there's time to check out another side of Saudi Arabia, consider Yanbu, about 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area are key reasons to visit.