Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Southampton.
Give yourself enough time to make your SOU to JED flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd love to explore another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Geneve Airport is a sought-after stop between SOU and JED.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Currently, ₹ 52,894 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 97,273. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SOU to JED, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SOU to JED by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Southampton Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Southampton Airport, data shows 55.7% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SOU? If you've booked an early flight from Southampton Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you have a late Southampton Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near JED:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Jeddah. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Jeddah. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Southampton Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you want to explore Jeddah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SOU to JED in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
If there's time to check out another corner of Saudi Arabia, head for Yanbu, about 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area are key highlights.
