Flying from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Seoul: what you need to know
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is six hours ahead of Jeddah.
To avoid missing your JED to Seoul flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from JED to Seoul with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
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Located around 14 kilometres from central Jeddah, JED can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport to Seoul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near JED:
When it comes to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Seoul
₹ 33,624 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport to Seoul flight. A return ticket right now is ₹ 62,465. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from JED to Seoul. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport to Seoul. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Seoul Incheon International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from JED to Seoul.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
The centre of Seoul is located around 16 kilometres from Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). After your flight from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport to Seoul has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 35 minutes.
Following your JED to Seoul flight, rest your head at a hotel near GMP. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at GMP can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Seoul
January is the most popular month for flights from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport to Seoul. To skip the crowds, head to Seoul in December.
Lock in a Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport to Seoul plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from JED to Seoul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport to Seoul, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should feature on any good Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Around 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul, Daegu is another favourite stop in South Korea. No visit is complete without checking out Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.