Flying from Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Jeddah is one hour behind Ras al Khaimah and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from RKT to JED start at 09:15 — the first with Air Arabia. The latest departure is at 14:55 with Air Arabia. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RKT to JED flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Jeddah (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Air Arabia. This popular airline has direct flights from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Arabia on this route.
Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier offering RKT to JED flights. An impressive 84.0% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between RKT and JED include:
Mumbai Airport
Cairo Airport
Islamabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
Currently, Rs39,115 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs80,573. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from RKT to JED. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT)
Ras Al Khaimah Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RKT touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
To reach Ras Al Khaimah Airport from central Ras al Khaimah, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RKT? If you're catching an early flight from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you're getting in on a late Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near JED:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jeddah Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Jeddah Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
From Jeddah Airport, Jeddah is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Jeddah in March.
Lock in your flight from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Jeddah Airport for July if you want to go to Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RKT to JED in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a visit to Mecca will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.