Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, making Jeddah one hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Flights from AUH to JED start at 02:05 — the first with Etihad Airways. The last service of the day is at 22:50 with Etihad Airways. Overall, you can choose from 60 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your AUH to JED flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Jeddah (and then other parts of Saudi Arabia) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Etihad Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering AUH to JED flights. A dependable 88.25% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AUH and JED:
Hamad International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
ر.ق. 248 is the lowest price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 484. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from AUH to JED by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AUH to JED by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to AUH? If you've booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Consider booking a hotel close to JED if you're catching a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget to explore Jeddah and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Jeddah in April.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to JED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Yanbu is another standout destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. No journey is complete without a visit to Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.