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Why are flights to Jeddah so expensive in 2024?

Airfares to Jeddah soared in 2024. Flights to Jeddah are expensive now due to factors such as rising demand, limited supply, inflation, fuel prices, closed airspace, and the increase in operational costs for airlines.

Rising demand With more people traveling in the post-pandemic era, airlines have no incentive to lower prices. Instead, they capitalize on spiked demand and raise prices to make up for lost revenue during the period of 2020-2022.
Limited supply In 2024 many airlines are still operating at reduced capacity after the pandemic. Pilot, plane crew, and airport worker shortages lead to flight cancellations and delays, affecting the supply even more. With fewer flights, airlines charge more for the plane tickets that are available.
Inflation Inflation has a significant impact on flight prices, as it directly increases the cost of fuel and labor for airlines. This can be particularly true for airlines that operate in countries with high inflation rates.
Jet fuel costs Fuel is a significant airline cost, influenced by crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions. To cope with rising fuel prices, airlines pass it on to travelers in the form of a fuel surcharge added to the ticket price.
Closed airspace Avoiding airspace due to war, political conflicts, extreme weather, or natural disasters makes airline tickets more expensive. Airlines may be forced to take longer routes to Jeddah – which means higher fuel and labor costs.
Airline operating costs The costs of labor, aircraft maintenance, aircraft leasing or purchasing expenses, marketing, etc. significantly increased in 2024. As airlines aim to remain profitable, they must factor in these operating costs when setting ticket prices.
Will flight prices to Jeddah go down in 2024? Historical trends suggest that airfare prices will fluctuate based on the factors described above. As long as the demand for travel to Jeddah is up, so is airfare. After tough years the airlines are in no position to offer discounts for passengers and will likely try to maximize profits in 2024.

How to get cheap flights to Jeddah?

From booking directly with airlines to leveraging frequent flyer programs and curated deals services, the table below outlines effective strategies to help you secure affordable flights to Jeddah. Discover each method, its potential savings, and the reasons it works.

How to get cheap flights
Method	Savings	Why it works
Booking directly with airline	2% — 10%	OTAs and travel agents often add service fees
Flying on weekdays	5% — 10%	Weekend flights tend to cost slightly more
Flying early morning	15% — 20%	Lower demand for flights departing 1am - 5am
Layovers / stopovers	10% — 30%	Non-direct flights to Jeddah often cost less
Early booking	10% — 30%	As departure day nears, airfares start to rise
Flying during low-season	10% — 30%	With fewer people traveling to Jeddah, prices drop due to lower demand
Booking round-trip flights	10% — 35%	Airlines encourage longer commitment by offering discount
Frequent flyer programs	10% — 40%	Discounts, travel perks and benefits to foster customer loyalty
Sales and promotions	10% — 50%	Airlines often offer special promotions to boost demand
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Practical tips

If you are flying to Jeddah from abroad, you will most likely land at one of its biggest international airportsits main international airport—Jeddah International Airport JED also known as King Abdulaziz International Airport, situated on the Red Sea coast, approximately 19 kilometers (12 miles) to the north of Jeddah city center.

Jeddah International Airport is also the main airport for the majority of pilgrims traveling for Umrah and Hajj. It's the closest major airport to Mecca, located approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) from the holy city. The airport is equipped to handle large numbers of travelers, and there are regular shuttle buses and taxis available to take passengers from the airport to Mecca.

These are also the best (and cheapest) airports to fly into Jeddah. As they are used by many airlines serving the same routes, the competition for passengers is fierce, and airfare decreases as a result.

Best airports to fly into Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) — Jeddah has one international airport – Jeddah Airport, also known as King Abdulaziz International Airport JED, situated on the Red Sea coast, approximately 19 km (12 miles) north of the city center, and 70 km (43 miles) west of Mecca. Travelers to Mecca can also use Ta'if International Airport TIF in the nearby city of Taif (around 105 km / 65 miles from Mecca) or Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport MED in Medina (around 450 km / 280 miles long road trip to Mecca).

Once in Jeddah, take advantage of frequent intercity flights operated by domestic airlines such as Saudia, Flyadeal, Flynas, SaudiGulf, Nesma Airlines. Those in-country carriers typically offer lower fares, operate from smaller airports located closer to city centers (you save on ground transportation) and provide flexible schedules – with a wide range of departure times.
Planning to explore the region? Popular destinations near Jeddah can be easily reached with regional low-cost carriers (LCCs) by the likes of Air Arabia, Air India Express, AirAsia, Indigo, Jazeera Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Salamair, Scoot, and SpiceJet. If you have a layover in Jeddah and plan to fly only a short distance to one of its neighboring countries, these budget airlines are an excellent way to save money.

Flights to Jeddah
from United States and Canada

There are no direct flights from the US or Canada to Jeddah. However, most major hubs in Asia have non-stop flights to Jeddah, as do some larger airports in the Middle East – your journey will have at least one stop. Most direct flights from the US to Jeddah are operated by Saudia (formerly Saudi Arabian Airlines). Non-stop flights from New York, Los Angeles and Washington to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah are around 12-15 hours long, with ticket prices ranging from $700 to $900 for a one-way flight.

There are no direct flights to Jeddah from Canada.
Jeddah is well-served via one-stop flights from North America. Flights to Jeddah with one layover depart from most major North American airports, including Atlanta ATL, Dallas DFW, Denver DEN, Chicago ORD, Los Angeles LAX, Las Vegas DFW, Miami MIA, Seattle SEA, Houston IAH, New York JFK, and San Francisco SFO in the United States and Toronto YYZ, Vancouver YVR, Calgary LAS, and Montreal YUL in Canada.
The best airlines to fly to Jeddah from the US and Canada are: Emirates, ANA, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Saudia, and Singapore Airlines. They are top full-service carriers, offering exceptional customer service, in-flight comfort, a generous checked baggage allowance, and reliable customer support channels – all included in the ticket price.

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What is the best time to book flights to Jeddah?

The best time to book flights to Jeddah is between 2 to 8 months before your travel date. The prime booking window (the most likely time to find the bargains) for Jeddah flights is 4–6 months before takeoff. Book when you notice a significant drop in price.

Airfare prices for Jeddah flights fluctuate due to demand, seasonal trends, and competition, causing numerous price drops and increases as your departure date approaches. The airlines use sophisticated revenue management systems to adjust pricing for optimal seat sales.

Generally, as seats are sold, prices tend to become more expensive.

Don’t book too early

Most airlines start selling their flights 9–12 months in advance. However, booking a ticket too early in that window can be an expensive mistake – airlines typically start by setting prices at a relatively high level to capture early demand from those willing to pay more to secure their seats.

Peak seasons are expensive

Peak travel seasons are always expensive – due to higher base prices set by airlines for dates they expect to be popular. Try to avoid the high season during summer and major holidays including holidays in Saudi Arabia. If you must travel during peak times, book your flight well in advance.

Avoid last minute

Avoid booking flights to Jeddah less than 30 days before takeoff. Prices spike sharply then, as airlines are taking advantage of any last-minute travelers who have no choice but to pay up.

Prime Booking Window

For long-haul flights to Jeddah, the best time to book your ticket is around 4–6 months before departure. This is the “Prime Booking Window.” After some seats have already been sold, airlines start dropping prices to stimulate demand. They may also offer promotions and sales. This is the ideal time for bargain hunting.

Fly on weekdays

It makes a difference which day of the week you board the plane. Midweek travel (especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays) is less busy and likely cheaper than flying on weekends. Airlines charge higher prices for weekend travel due to the high demand from people going on short getaways or visiting family and friends.

Opt for early morning flights

To save on airfare, select a late night or early morning (1–5 a.m.) flight. Airlines often offer discounts on their first flight of the morning (up to 15-20%) simply because of lower demand—most people are not willing to go to the airport so early. Moreover, morning flights tend to have fewer delays, and airport queues are usually shorter.

Flights to Jeddah from Europe

There are no direct flights from Europe to Jeddah — you’ll need to get a connecting flight from elsewhere in the Middle East or in Asia. Direct flights from Europe to Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International Airport) are operated by Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Saudia, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air.
Airlines that frequently fly from the UK, Germany, France, and other European countries to Jeddah include Aegean Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Iberia, KLM, Qatar Airways, Saudia, and Turkish Airlines.
Consider departure airports in neighboring countries to increase your chance of spotting the best deal. Especially look for large airports that serve as hubs for multiple airlines. For example, if you live in Western Europe, check air tickets to Jeddah from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Paris, and Rome. Leverage frequent promotions from European budget carriers like RyanAir, EasyJet, and Eurowings to reach a major hub; from there, take a cheaper long-haul flight to your final destination, potentially saving hundreds of euros.

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Things to know before flying to Jeddah/Mecca
Airlines flying to Jeddah/Mecca	Aegan Airlines, Air Algerie, Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air India Express, Air Mauritius, AirAsia, AirBlue, ANA, AnadoluJet, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Badr Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Corendon Air, Daallo Airlines, EgyptAir, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Flyadeal, FlyDubai, Flynas, FlyEgypt, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Iberia, Indigo, Iran Air, Irqui Airways, ITA Airways, Jazeera Airways, Jubba Airways, Kam Air, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Airways, LATAM, Lion Air, Malaysia Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Qanot Sharq, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Salamair, Saudia, Scat Airlines, Scoot, Serene Air, Singapore Airlines, Somon Air, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, Tarco Aviation, Thai Airways, TunisAir, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Virgin Australia, Vistara, Yemenia
Airlines of Saudi Arabia	Saudia, Flyadeal, Flynas, SaudiGulf, Nesma Airlines
Airports in Jeddah/Mecca region	King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) — Jeddah Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) — Medina Taif International Airport (TIF) — Taif
Regular price (roundtrip)	✈ €350 – €550 (from Europe) ✈ $1000 – $1400 (from USA)

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Winter is the best time to visit Jeddah

Middle East countries, like Saudi Arabia, are extremely hot from April to September. Much of Saudi Arabia’s territory is occupied by the Arabian Desert – during the summer months, daytime temperatures in some regions around Jeddah can be as high as +45-50°C.

So, if you have a choice, plan your trip to Jeddah for the period from October to April for cooler weather with daytime temperates of around 25° C, and cool evenings and nights (+5°C to +12°C). However, as these are the best months for tourists, Jeddah sees a sharp spike in tourist footfall – make sure to reserve your flights, hotels, and rental car well in advance.

Why is there no airport in Mecca?

Mecca is a populous city with approximately 1.5 million inhabitants. Additionally, each year nearly 10 million Muslims visit the city to perform Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage. Despite this large number of visitors, Mecca lacks an airport. Instead, the Saudi Arabian government has opted to develop airports in the nearby cities of Jeddah, Taif, and Medina.

The absence of an airport in Mecca is due to religious customs and regulations. According to Islamic tradition, Mecca is a holy city, and its airspace is considered sacred. The city is home to several historical and religious sites, such as the Kaaba shrine, the holiest place in Islam. To respect the sanctity of the city and its religious significance and not disturb the pilgrims, airlines are prohibited from flying over Mecca or landing in the city.

Additionally, only Muslims are allowed to enter the city of Mecca. The prohibition includes the airspace above the city – it’s forbidden for non-Muslims to fly over Mecca. This is another reason why all flights over Mecca are banned with almost no exceptions (sometimes helicopters are allowed to pass over the city).

There is a project in progress to build a new smart city to the west of Mecca, close to the Al-Faisaliah area. It will include a brand-new Al-Faisaliah Airport, which will be connected to nearby areas by a four-lane highway, and will cater to pilgrims traveling to Mecca. However, there is no known timeline for when the new airport will be open to the public.

The cheapest time to fly to Jeddah

The best time to find cheap flights to Jeddah tends to be during the low season – June to September. It’s the country’s hot season and also an off-peak tourism season with high temperatures and significantly fewer visitors. Everything – including airline tickets – is cheaper.

Flying to Jeddah in the peak season – October to April – will prove the most costly. These are Saudi winter months when the weather is pleasant and cool and the country sees an influx of tourists. Book your flights well in advance to avoid inflated last-minute fares.

Long waiting times when calling the helpline?

Social media is usually a faster way to reach the airline when a problem arises. Use Twitter or Facebook Messenger to contact the airline customer service and get a response and solution within minutes (see detailed guides for Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and others).

When it comes to Twitter, there’s one more trick to get in touch with the airline faster: mention the airline in a tweet about your issue (add “@airline_handle”, for example: “@Saudi_Airlines” for Saudi, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia). The customer care team will often notice it immediately, ask you for a direct message, and respond privately.

Booking cheap Hajj and Umrah flights to Mecca

94% of international pilgrims travel to Mecca by plane to perform the annual Hajj. As there is no option to fly to Mecca, most choose to arrive at the King Abdulaziz International Airport JED in Jeddah, around 80km to the west of Mecca. It has a dedicated Hajj terminal, and during the pilgrimage season many airlines operate additional services to Jeddah.

The other option is to fly to Medina first (Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport MED), visit al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque), then proceed to Mecca by taking a 450 km long road trip.

It’s not surprising that cheap flights to Saudi Arabia from any airport in the world are hard to come by during Dhu al-Hijjah. Flights and hotels are booked up months in advance. The best way to guarantee fairly priced Hajj flights is to book them as early as possible.

Download a VPN app

When it comes to media censorship, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the world leaders – there is no freedom of speech, and online content is censored. Moreover, the Saudi government reserves the right to control and monitor anyone accessing the internet, which means that you could be spied on at any time. In the last years, thousands of websites and online services have been banned temporarily or permanently, including Wikipedia, WhatsApp, Skype, FaceTime, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Google Translator.

Solution? If you want to keep access to your favorite websites and avoid being spied on while visiting Jeddah or Mecca, you should download a VPN app for your smartphone and laptop. By hiding your location, it will allow you to bypass government censorship and freely access all blocked content. Make sure to install it before you arrive – VPN websites are also blocked (however, using a VPN is not illegal).

Know your time zone

When checking flights and airport transfer times, ensure you know the local time zones. The departure/arrival times on your plane ticket and boarding pass are based on the time zone of the departure/arrival airport – this also applies to the connecting (layover) airports.

Saudi Arabia has only one time zone – it observes Arabia Standard Time (AST) all year, which is GMT/UTC+3 time zone. There are no daylight saving time clock changes.

Jeddah is 8 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours behind Sydney. Arabia Standard Time is also used by Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.

Domestic flights from Jeddah

Most domestic routes in Saudi Arabia are operated by local carriers. When traveling to popular tourist destinations such as Mecca, Riyadh, Dammam, Medina from Jeddah Airport, you’ll likely fly with one of these domestic airlines: Saudia, Flyadeal, Flynas, SaudiGulf, Nesma Airlines.

This is often the best transportation method, providing speed, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. Local airlines often offer multiple daily flights to key destinations, providing flexibility in scheduling and competitive pricing. They also serve smaller regional airports, enabling access to a wider range of Saudi destinations.

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Flights to Jeddah
from Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand are well-connected with popular Asian destinations, including Jeddah. In addition to domestic airlines – Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand – routes from Australasia to Asia are operated by large international carriers such as ANA, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Garuda Indonesia, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways.

Currently, there are no direct flights from Australia or New Zealand to Jeddah. You’ll need a layover in one of the major hubs in Asia.
Airfare costs can vary widely depending on the route and the airline’s pricing strategy. To find the cheapest flight to Jeddah, compare ticket prices from various international airports in Australia – Sydney SYD, Brisbane BNE, Melbourne MEL, Perth PER, Adelaide ADL, Cairns CNS, Gold Coast OOL, Canberra CBR, and in New Zealand – Auckland AKL, Wellington WLG, Christchurch CHC, Queenstown ZQN, and Dunedin DUD.
For optimal savings, consider flying from Australia or New Zealand to a key Asian hub, then connect to Jeddah via a regional low-cost carrier. Among budget airlines that fly to Jeddah are Air Arabia, Air India Express, AirAsia, Indigo, Jazeera Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Salamair, Scoot, and SpiceJet.

For the first leg, use the budget carriers that fly out of Australian airports, leveraging sales and promotions they run frequently: AirAsia (connects with Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore), Cebu Pacific (Manila), Jetstar (Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo), Scoot (Singapore), VietJet Air (Ho Chi Minh City), Bamboo Airways (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Beijing), and Batik Air (Jakarta, Singapore).

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Flights to Jeddah
from major hubs in Asia

Jeddah is well-connected with other large hubs in the Asia Pacific. There are direct flights to King Abdulaziz International Airport JED airport from Abu Dhabi, Bangkok BKK, Delhi DEL, Dhaka DAC, Guangzhou CAN, Jakarta CGK, Kuala Lumpur KUL, Male MLE, Mumbai BOM, Seoul ICN, and Singapore SIN.
Asia is probably the best continent for short-haul and mid-haul flying. The sheer scale of this most populous region on Earth is reflected in the type of aircraft operating many shorter routes: intra-Asia flyers benefit from comfortable, wide-bodied aircraft by the likes of Boeing 777, 787 or Airbus A350, A330, and A380. When booking your flight to Jeddah look for these bigger planes as they will almost always give you the best experience in every cabin, including better seat pitches, higher ceilings, and larger overhead bin space.
Asia is also home to most of the world’s best airlines. There are only ten airlines that received the prestigious 5-star mark of quality from Skytrax, and all of them are from Asia: ANA, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines. Choosing one of these airlines for your trip to Jeddah will guarantee a pleasant journey – delicious meals served during the flight, great in-flight entertainment, and above-average airline customer service.
Asia is extremely well served by low-cost regional airlines. If you are visiting Saudi Arabia and want to see several other countries on a tight budget, they often have great sales with rock-bottom prices, while still offering a relatively comfortable flight experience. Among the best Asian budget airlines you can book without hesitation are AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Citilink, FlyDubai, Indigo, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, SpiceJet, and VietJet Air. The cons? Being no-frills airlines they may not provide free baggage allowance, inflight meals, or onboard entertainment. The departure times may also be quite inconvenient as they try to save money by flying at off-peak hours.

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If you have specific travel dates, it's worth booking as soon as possible. The optimal time to book international flights to Jeddah is 2–8 months in advance, with a "prime booking window" at 4–6 months before departure for the best bargains.

In economy class, medium to long-haul flights to Jeddah range from $150 to $600, and can go up to $1,000 for routes exceeding 6,000 km. Round-trip bookings offer savings between 20% and 35%. Strategic planning like early booking, flying in low-season, booking directly with airlines, or chosing a route with a layover can save an additional 5–30%.

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