Book Flights From Riyadh to Jeddah

Riyadh to Jeddah 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	Riyadh King Khalid International Airport
Destination airport	King Abdulaziz International Airport

 

Airport details/information

Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (IATA: RUH, ICAO: OERK) is located 35 kilometers north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It started operations in late 1983.

It has 5 passenger terminals, a mosque and a Royal Terminal, and is the main hub for Saudia and Flynas.

The airport provides three lounges, Plaza Premium Lounge, Wellcome Lounge and Nasmiles Lounge. 

 

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

 

Tips and Tricks to earn best last minute flight deals

Considering that the flight ticket price takes a huge aspect of your trip’s cost, cheap flight deals are your key to spend the perfect trip, as it is a prime step, like spotting the right destination, the right company or the right place for your accommodation.

Airlines tend to serve domestic and international flights with amazing cheap tickets deals whether for direct or transit flights, so no matter what choice you have made, you will find a list of prices that you can choose among after picking your favorite airline through Almosafer.

If you are going on a budget and don’t want to spend a big amount of money on your flight ticket, simply follow some tips and tricks and try to book your route through Almosafer wide array of airlines.

1. First of all, you need to book your flight as far in advance as possible, because most airlines increase their prices once enough seats have been purchased on a flight to cover their costs.

2. If you need to book a last minute flight, the best time to begin your research for flights is just after midnight as some companies minimize the prices on the flights that weren’t booked during the day.

3. Try to use a flight search engine that allows you to filter your results to many layovers and break your flight into smaller flights, as the non-stop flights will be more expensive.

4. Make sure to compare between flight aggregators and official airlines’ websites to guarantee the best deal.

 

Figure out your most preferable inexpensive airline and book last minute flights through our options:

flynas airline is definitely your number one choice to catch the best last minute flight deal, for a flight from Riyadh to Jeddah which will cost you SAR165 for a direct flight. This airline will provide you with the best on-time performance, inflight shopping option through FlyNas Skysales catalogue, and FlyNas magazine in which you will read all about the interesting destinations in the region, the great restaurants and the best hotels.

Your second preference would be flyadeal, which offers you a ticket with only SAR174 for a non-stop flight with comfortable seats and onboard shopping.

Last but not least, you can choose to fly with Saudi Gulf Airlines, for which you will find the ticket price is SAR183, in exchange for inflight entertainment, internet connectivity and cozy leather seats. 

 

About Riyadh

Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and the largest city on the Arabian Peninsula. 

It is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, especially after the discovery of Abqaiq field in 1940. It is also home to the country's best museum, situated right in the centre city, as a heritage site that relates the Kingdom's genesis story, and home to some of the first-class hotels and restaurants in the country.

The city is mostly a business destination.

About Jeddah 

Jeddah, the bride of the Red Sea, represents the historic intersection of pilgrims and traders, the traditional gateway to Mecca, and the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia. You will certainly be fascinated by the World Heritage Red Sea architecture, the crowded souqs, the amazing dive sites at the coastline, and its various, international cuisine.

It also blends between modernity and old customs, which attracts foreigners, and makes it one of the first Saudi destinations.

This wonderful city also has the Jeddah Corniche, a waterfront area, where you can find a huge number of hotels, resorts and beaches heading to the north, where also beach resort compounds are built for party purposes.

 

Get to know the best time to visit Jeddah and which top hotel meets your needs

Pilgrims and traders have been travelling to Mecca and Madinah through Jeddah, the traditional gateway to the Arabian Peninsula, for centuries. However, this city now is a highly developed tourism destination with its urban culture, haute cuisine and commercial sites.

Jeddah, the second most populous city of Saudi Arabia, is known for its dry and hot weather especially in summer where the temperature rises above 45°C but unexpectedly, the winter has very pleasant and cool temperature. Almosafer advise you with the most convenient time to visit the city, will be during the winter or early spring starting from late October to March when the weather is not extreme and temperatures go between 10 and 20 °C. If you visit Jeddah in September you will get to witness the country’s national day beautiful sceneries.

In the following, we have picked for you some of our finest hotels, which you can easily book through a 165 hotels list via Almosafer.

For sightseeing seekers, Almosafer offers you several options that vary between 3 and 4 star hotels, for example, you can choose to stay in Albilad Hotel which is close to the floating mosque that was built near the corniche in 1985, and has spectacular Venetian-Style architecture, or be near to the one and only unique Fakieh Aquarium, that displays more than seven thousand marine creatures. Holiday Inn Al Salam also makes a good choice, as you will get easy access to the oldest souk in Jeddah, Souk Al Alawi and Nasseef House Museum.

If you are pursuing a deluxe vacation, Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah offers you a five-star hospitality with a modern Swiss touch along with international tasteful cuisine and a year-round outdoor pool. For a luxury family stay, Sheraton Jeddah Hotel makes a perfect choice for you and your family as it provides kids’ pool and children's activities, and a marvelous outdoor restaurant overlooking the Red Sea. Moreover, this opulent property is located next to Atallah Happy Land Park, Red Sea Mall and Jeddah Museum. 

Looking for a memorable trip with limited expenditures, you should consider staying in good quality hotels that would provide you with pleasant services at affordable cost per night. Therefore Dyar Inn Al Hamra Hotel should be among your choices, as it offers many amenities, such as, wi-fi, air conditioning, and a business centre, along with reasonable prices for very nice rooms. This hotel also has a vital location since it is surrounded by many popular landmarks, like, King Fahad Fountain and Al Shallal Theme Park. Or else, you can add to your options, Mira Waterfront Hotel Jeddah, 2 km away from downtown Jeddah, this hotel has it all in exchange for very affordable prices. It provides vast guest rooms and suites, shuttle services and even a 24h restaurant. On top of that, the location is not something that you can miss, as it is right near Jeddah corniche and is in the midway of several shopping malls, for instance, Haifa Mall, Serafi Mega Mall, Al Andalus Mall and Flamingo Mall.

 

Exciting places to visit in Jeddah 

Jeddah is famous for its astonishing scenery of beaches and parks, vibrant shopping malls, marvelous museums, and astonishing skyscrapers which combine between old and new lifestyles. Thus, there is quite a lot to do when it comes to spending exceptional leisure moments.

You can drive along the Jeddah Corniche from which you can get the best view of Jeddah fountain and Jeddah’s Ferris wheel. You can visit King’s Fahd Fountain and afterwards you can head to the phenomenal floating White Mosque and get blown away by the serene beauty.

On another day, you can pass by Makkah Gate which has been well-maintained since the Ottoman era. If your kids want to have some fun, you can plan to spend a day at the Atallah Happy Land Park. 

If you would like to do something that costs nothing, you can simply wander the Qabel Trait, the top historical shopping arcade. In case you are interested in discovering ancient places, you should consider visiting the open-air sculpture museum based in the middle of the corniche.

 

Discover more about your flight and destination through Al mosafer FAQ’s

1. What are the most famous malls do they have in Jeddah?

The most famous malls in Jeddah are Red Sea Mall, Mall of Arabia, Al Salam Mall and Aziz Mall.

 

2. What is the helpline number of King Abdulaziz International Airport?

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

 

3. Does King Abdulaziz International Airport offer duty-free shops?

Yes, King Abdulaziz International Airport has many duty-free shops.

 

4. What is the average cost of an Economy/Business class ticket from Riyadh to Jeddah?

The average cost of an Economy class ticket for a flight from Riyadh to Jeddah is SAR280

The average cost of a Business class ticket is SAR1,652.

 

5. What is the baggage allowance on Saudi Gulf Airlines from Riyadh to Jeddah for Economy Class passengers?

The baggage allowance for Economy Class passengers on Saudi Gulf Airlines is 25kgs for your checked-in baggage, and 7kgs for the Cabin Baggage.

 

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

Flynas airline tickets usually cost from SAR145 to SAR741, based on your itinerary choice.

 

7. What food options do I have near King Abdulaziz International Airport?

You have plenty of restaurants options where you will find different delicious types of food, such as Fogo De Chao Brazilian SteakHouse, Ginger Leaf, Aromi, Mataam Al Sharq and Amara Terrace Restaurant.

 

8. What are the most used modes of transportation in Jeddah?

Jeddah offers you the option of using public buses or taking a taxi, which you can find in the street or you can pre-book through the phone with maximum reasonable fares of SAR40.

 

9. What other similar routes does Almosafer provide from Riyadh?

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

 

10. What are the most familiar layover cities for a flight from Riyadh to Jeddah?

The most common layover cities for the flight from Riyadh to Jeddah, are Dammam, Dawadmi, Jazan, Abha, Madinah, Taif, Al Baha, and Tabuk.

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.

For more information, please check the latest updates on Covid-19 and travel to Saudi Arabia from our travel advice page.