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JED Airport is roughly 12 miles from Jeddah city centre. There is a bus service that can take you from the airport to the city centre in approximately 30 to 40 minutes. A one-way trip will cost you around 80 SAR (16 GBP) from JED Airport. Getting a taxi will be around 50-100 SAR (10-20 GBP) one way.

You’ll find that there are some hotels on the airport grounds, such as the Mena Airport Hotel that is located near the International Terminal. Mena Airport Hotel offers a shuttle service to collect you from the airport and take you to the hotel. There are many other hotels for you to choose from within a few miles of JED Airport if you don't want to stay at the airport's hotels. There is the Verta Jeddah Hotel, located about 1 mile from the airport and a Radisson Park Inn Hotel approximately 2 miles from the airport.

If you decide to fly with Etihad Airlines then you can spend time in their Heathrow Airport (LHR) lounge. They offer you complimentary food and drinks, wash-room facilities, and a comfortable area to relax in. Saudia Airlines also offer you a lounge at LHR Airport for you to relax in with their wine bar or in their Carins spa. Saudia Airlines'lounge is located in Terminal 4 opposite Gate 10 and it is open from 05:00-24:00.

You’ll find several exchange offices in the International South Terminal where you'll be able to exchange your Sterling into the local Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR). The Al Rajhi Bank Branch offers exchange services 24/7 and the National Commerce Bank exchange office is open 9:30h to 16:00h, Monday to Sunday. There are also plenty of ATMs in the South Terminal if you find that you need one.

You’ll find around 12 car rental companies to choose from at the airport including Avis, Enterprise, Budget, and Hertz. You can find them within the airport’s Terminal 1 and South Terminal. You have the option to book a car before you arrive or go to one of their booths.

The faster way to get to Jeddah city centre from Jeddah Airport is by taxi or private car. Taxis can be found outside the arrival terminal, and the journey to the city centre takes approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic. Private car hire services are also available, and booking in advance is recommended to avoid long wait times at the airport.

The shorter stopovers from London to Jeddah are operated by Turkish Airlines, stopping over in Istanbul. The stopover time for these flights is usually minimal, and they depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.

If you require mobility assistance at London Heathrow Airport, you can contact the Special Assistance team upon arrival at the airport. You can also pre-book assistance by contacting your airline at least 48 hours before your flight. Upon arrival, make your way to the Special Assistance desk in the main terminal.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Istanbul Ataturk Airport (ISL) are two of the most popular stopover airports for flights from London to Jeddah, offering a wide range of amenities, services and connections to various destinations worldwide.

Among airlines operating London to Jeddah flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom

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

2 airlines operate flights between London and Jeddah. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• Wizz Air

Flights from London to Jeddah may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: 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.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London to Jeddah:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £218 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with £428 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 14% 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 11% on the London to Jeddah route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £470 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £523, a difference of £54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 to Jeddah route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London to Jeddah flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Jeddah:

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 14:16
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 04:26.

The flight takes about 6h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £447. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Jeddah takes 6h 16m, covering 2,937 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.

One-way fares from London to Jeddah are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £156, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Wizz Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Jeddah flights are:

• British Airways: 91% on time
• Wizz Air: 82% on time
• SAUDIA: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

Evening 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.

Flying via Stuttgart Echterdingen (STR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 47m, compared to 9h 48m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 9h 52m via Tunis Carthage (TUN).

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

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

Return flights from London to Jeddah range from £322 to £643, with an average of £447 over the past 12 months. Anything below £322 counts as a good deal.