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Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah takes 0h 00m, covering 2,927 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah range from £268 to £478, with an average of £358 over the past 12 months. Anything below £268 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £358. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £246 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with £341 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £49–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £283 to £2,316. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £233, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Final Rentals
• Key Car Rental, SA
• Budget
• Avis
• Hanco

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 6% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £323 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £380, a difference of £57. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Tunis Carthage (TUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 52m, compared to 10h 09m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 10h 15m via Istanbul (IST).

Jeddah is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Arabian Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.