Flying from Johannesburg to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): What you need to know
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is one hour ahead of Johannesburg.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to JED. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like October? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to JED. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is about 40 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to JED flight:
About Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Consider booking a hotel close to JED if you have a late flight from Johannesburg to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and see more of Jeddah and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport flight.
Getting from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Jeddah. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Right now, ₹ 32,116 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 56,647. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to JED if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
January is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Visit Jeddah in September if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 37ºC. Book your Johannesburg to JED plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Jeddah
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jeddah:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Jeddah Corniche, Jeddah Corniche and Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad) are leading attractions which should feature on any good Jeddah itinerary.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Ash Shafā is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Jeddah. Around 137 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Al Shafa Park, Mountain Side Picture Taking Location and Sultan Park.
Rābigh is another great place to check out during your travels in Saudi Arabia. Head to this destination, located about 137 kilometres north of Jeddah, to take in highlights like Splash Water Park.