Travelling from Red Sea Airport (RSI) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Red Sea Airport to Jeddah Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Umluj and Jeddah share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Choose from three weekly Red Sea Airport to Jeddah Airport flights. The 11:50 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight available. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 16:50.
Your RSI to JED flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Saudia is your ticket to exploring Jeddah (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Saudi Arabia!). Check out the direct flights from Red Sea Airport to Jeddah Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
If you'd love to explore a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Red Sea Airport to Jeddah Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a well-known stop between RSI and JED.
How to find the cheapest flights from Red Sea Airport (RSI) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Red Sea Airport to Jeddah Airport flight is Rs50,125. A return ticket is currently Rs92,188. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RSI to JED if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Red Sea Airport to Jeddah Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Red Sea Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Red Sea Airport (RSI)
To reach Red Sea Airport from central Umluj, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Red Sea Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Jeddah Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Red Sea Airport to Jeddah Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Jeddah. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Red Sea Airport to Jeddah Airport for July if you'd like to explore Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RSI to JED around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.