Book Flights From Jeddah to Riyadh

Jeddah to Riyadh flight information

Average flight duration	01h 40m
Average direct flight prices	SAR143 - SAR531
Distance	844.53 km
Top Airlines	flyadeal, flynas, Saudi Gulf Airlines, Saudia
Origin airport	King Abdulaziz International Airport
Destination airport	Riyadh King Khalid International Airport

 

Airport details/information

King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) (IATA: JED, ICAO: OEJN) is a Saudi international airport. It was first opened on 31 May 1981 and named after King Abdulaziz Al Saud.

This airport boasts the Hajj terminal, which is one of the world's largest terminals as it takes up a space of 105 square kilometers and can deliver services to 80,000 passengers at once. 

The property also houses a royal terminal, facilities of King Abdullah Air Base for the Royal Saudi Air Force, and housing for airport staff as well. Thus, it is considered one of the busiest airports in the country and the third-largest airport in the kingdom.

Origin airport facilities King Abdulaziz International Airport	Destination airport facilities  Riyadh King Khalid International Airport
Hajj Terminal Royal lounge VIP lounge Car hire Cafés and restaurants ATM	A Mosque Inter-terminal transportation VIP services and lounges  ATM Free Wi-Fi Car rental counters

 

Follow the next tips and tricks and get a cheap last minute ticket to Riyadh

Taking into account that your ticket price represents a huge part of your trip’s cost, then finding the cheap flight deals are your goal to make the most of your trip. It is a main step, like deciding the right destination, the right group or the right hotel for your stay.

Airlines serve domestic and international flights along with remarkable last minute flight deals and cheap tickets to its passengers. Whether you choose a direct or transit flight, you will discover our prices list that you can choose among after picking your favorite airline through Almosafer website. 

Even if you have a limited budget trip, you will definitely find an affordable ticket deal if you only follow the next steps:

1. Try to book your flight as far in advance as possible, as ticket prices get increased once enough seats have been purchased on a flight to cover the flight costs.

2. If you are experiencing a hard time booking a cheap last minute ticket, after midnight is your answer, as the tickets prices are reduced for seats that weren’t booked during the day.

3. Use flight search engines and filter your results by breaking your flight into smaller flights with multiple layovers, as the direct flights are more pricey.

4. Comparing your options will guarantee you the best deal.

 

For best last minute flight deals, check the following and figure out your most preferable affordable airline:

flyadeal airline is definitely your number one choice, as it offers you the cheapest ticket for a non-stop flight from Jeddah to Riyadh, which will only cost you SAR165 and guarantee you comfortable seats and onboard shopping. Your second favorite could be flynas, for which you will only pay SAR211 and get to enjoy the best on-time performance, inflight shopping option with FlyNas Skysales catalogue, and FlyNas magazine which shows interesting destinations in the region, the great restaurants and the best hotels.

Last but not least, you can choose to fly on Saudi Arabian Airlines, for which you will pay SAR260, in exchange for sitting in a spacious and comfy leather seat, catching a movie on a special monitor with several channels and getting a delicious meal with their international cuisine. 

 

About Jeddah 

Jeddah, known for the bride of the Red Sea, is the historic crossroads of pilgrims and traders, the iconic gateway to Mecca, and the commercial capital of the kingdom. You will be absolutely amazed by the World Heritage Red Sea architecture, the busy souqs, the awesome dive sites found at the coastline, and its variety of international cuisine.

Mixing between modernity and old, it is considered as one of the first Saudi destinations.

This alluring port city also features the Jeddah Corniche, a waterfront area, where a significant amount of hotels, resorts and beaches are laid right up to the north. There, you can locate beach resort compounds that are usually used in parties and celebrations purposes.

 

About Riyadh

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia and the largest city on the Arabian Peninsula, is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, mainly after Abqaiq oil field discovery in 1940. It is home to the country's best museum, located right in the centre of the city, and considered as a heritage site that relates the Kingdom's genesis story, and also home to some of the top hotels and restaurants in the country.

 

Discover the best time to visit Riyadh and get a closer look on the city's top hotels

For decades, Riyadh has been mostly considered as a business destination, but at the present time, it’s known for housing the finest hotels, best museums, restaurants and shopping malls.

The city has a hot desert climate, where the summer season goes from May to September, the temperature reaches almost 40 °C. On the contrary, you should know that the winter season which goes from November until March, the weather is usually mild and rainy that the temperature can reach 15 °C. Almosafer would recommend you in that case, that the most suitable time to pay a visit to this marvelous city is between October and March so you could get the chance to embrace each moment while seeing the attractions and roaming the streets. You can make your hotel reservation through our website while picking your favorite one among our list of 235 hotels.

If you are a shopaholic, we will recommend you to stay in any of the following fine hotels, such as Andalusia Riyadh, a 4 star hotel, where you will be only a few steps away from Al Faisaliah Mall and Olaya Mall, or you can pick your stay in Carawan Al Fahad Hotel, also a 4 star hotel and have shopping in Centria Mall. Besides, Grand Plaza Takhasosi Riyadh also makes an excellent choice for you as you will be surrounded by Panorama Mall and Centria Mall.

If you are seeking a family-luxurious stay, you have plenty of opulent hotels to choose among, for instance, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh offers you a myriad of amenities, like an indoor pool, a spa and 6 restaurants, and it is located next to Al Watan Park, National Museum of Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Gallery Malik Fahad. Maybe, you can consider to stay in Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh instead and enjoy their amenities, such as a royal spa, a tennis court and an outdoor pool or just create memorable times with your family at Riyadh Gallery Mall and Riyadh Park.

For adventures and comfy stay seekers, staying at Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter, a 4-star hotel, is definitely a pleasant hideaway, as it is surrounded by King Khalid Grand Mosque, Sky Bridge Kingdom Tower and King Abdulaziz Historical Center. For another home-like choice, you can stay at Braira Hotel Olaya and be able to reach Al Faisaliyah Tower, the National Museum of Saudi Arabia and Al Watan Park easily. Furthermore, Novotel Suites Riyadh Olaya appears also as a nice selection, as you will be close to Riyadh Zoo, King Abdullah Park and Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque.

 

Most favorite places to visit in Riyadh

Riyadh has been a business travellers destination for a long time, yet Saudi Arabia has been working on transforming the city into a more appealing metropolis, and has been adding tons of entertainment amazing ventures and top sightseeing sites to draw tourists from the rest of the country and from abroad.

For instance, the city boasts Royal Riyadh Zoo which is a perfect place for kids to spend a joyful time and have a tour inside while riding the mini trains. If you would like to try something quite the opposite, and you are fond of historical eras, you can visit the National Museum which showcases the history of human civilisation, Islam and Saudi Arabia in eight galleries, beside collections that include sculptures, antiquities along with audiovisual instalments. You can pass by Al Masmak Fortress, the birthplace of Saudi Arabia, instead and observe one of their highlighted exhibits maps and fascinating photographs of Saudi Arabia dating from 1912 to 1937, in galleries converted from diwans.

If you are seeking to have fun and searching for thrilling moments, you can hit Jeddah waterfront which occupies a large area of the Red Sea and has a lot of activities like, swimming beaches, floating marina dock, dancing fountains, parks, restaurants and playgrounds. For other exciting options, you can choose either the Red Sand Dunes, that are large windswept dunes, where you can get a ride around the desert in a dune buggy and enjoy the mountains sight, or Jebel Fihrayn, known as the Edge of the World, which is an excellent place for some outdoor serenity and hiking activities. 

 

Go through our FAQs and discover more about your destination and flight

1. What are the average prices for a direct flight on flynas airline from Jeddah to Riyadh?

flynas airline tickets usually cost from SAR166 to SAR501, based on your timing choice.

 

2. How much does an Economy/Business class Jeddah to Riyadh flight on Saudi Arabian Airlines costs?

The Economy class ticket for Jeddah to Riyadh flight on Saudi Arabian Airlines will cost you SAR260. For the Business class, the ticket price is SAR1.094.

 

3. Which hotel is the closest to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport?

Marriott Airport Hotel is located right close to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport and ready to serve the airport passengers.

 

4. What are the well-known shopping malls in Riyadh?

The well-known malls in Riyadh are Riyadh Gallery Mall, Al Nakheel Mall, Granada Mall, Sahara Plaza, Centria Mall and Panorama Mall.

 

5. Which hotels in Riyadh offer shuttle service to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport?

The hotels in Riyadh that offer shuttle service to the airport are The Ritz Carlton, Riyadh, Four Points By Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia, Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers and Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.

 

6. What other similar routes do you offer from Jeddah?

Almosafer provides other routes from Jeddah, like, Jeddah to Cairo, Jeddah to Dammam, Jeddah to Abha and Jeddah to Dubai.

 

7. Does Riyadh King Khalid International Airport provide duty-free shops?

Yes, Riyadh King Khalid International Airport offers a wide variety of duty-free shops at departure terminals 1 & 2.

 

8. What are the facilities of Riyadh King Khalid International Airport?

Riyadh King Khalid International Airport offers different facilities that meet all passengers’ needs, for instance, luggage packaging, medical and transportation services, restaurants and coffee shops in terminals 1, 2 & 5, four lounges and travel agencies.

 

9. What is the baggage allowance on Saudia from Jeddah to Riyadh for Economy Class passengers?

The baggage allowance on Saudia for your flight from Jeddah to Riyadh is one baggage of 23kgs in weight for the checked baggage, and one carry-on luggage of 7kgs in weight.

 

10. What is the helpline number of Riyadh King Khalid International Airport?

The helpline number of Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is +966 920 011 233.

 

Disclaimer: All fares are subject to availability at the time of booking.

 

What you need to know about travel and COVID-19

Your safety is on top of our priorities, therefore, we are doing our best to look towards life after the gravest of the COVID-19 and not affect your plans. Here are some important points you should know before and during travel within and from Saudi Arabia:

• Before planning or booking your flight, make sure to get the needed medical checkup in case of any symptoms of COVID-19.
• Try to arrive at the airport and do your check-in 2 hours prior to a domestic departure and 4 hours before international flights to speed up the security process.
• Make electronic payment instead of cash to prevent contagion.
• Use sanitizers constantly when accessing the terminal to avoid picking up germs and viruses from other passengers.
• Saudi nationals, citizens of GCC countries including returning residents/non-Saudis carrying exit, re-entry visas, work, and residence permits can travel to/from Saudi Arabia or visit.
• You may be required to spend from 3 to 14 days quarantine depending on the country you are arriving from.

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