Travelling from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): What you need to know
Washington DC's main base, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Washington DC. Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to JED.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Washington DC to JED that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DCA and JED include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
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71% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Planning to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Saudia operates direct flights from Washington DC to JED leaving from IAD. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Saudia is the most frequently booked airline flying from IAD to JED.
Flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport are more likely to stay on schedule with Saudia than with any other carrier.
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and JED include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to JED flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
77% of flights departing Washington Dulles International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between BWI and JED include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that take off from BWI touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 77% of the time.
About Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near JED:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport flight.
Getting from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Central Jeddah is about 14 kilometres from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is Rs95,925. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs214,082. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book four months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to JED.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). February is when most people visit Jeddah. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
When booking your Washington DC to JED plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 37ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Jeddah
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Jeddah:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Jeddah when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad) followed by Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Ash Shafā is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Jeddah. Around 137 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Al Shafa Park, Mountain Side Picture Taking Location and mountain Park.
Always wanted to visit Splash Water Park? Then travel to Rābigh. Another favourite destination in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres north of Jeddah.