Travelling from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Abha and Jeddah share the UTC+3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are 273 Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, take the 00:05 Saudia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:45 with Saudia.
Your AHB to JED flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, so jetting off to Jeddah (and then visiting more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is flyadeal.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering AHB to JED flights. A reliable 93.41% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between AHB and JED include:
King Khaled International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight is 25 €. A return plane ticket right now is 50 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from AHB to JED by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AHB to JED by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Abha Regional Airport (AHB)
Abha Regional Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 90.13% of flights that depart AHB land on time.
To reach Abha Regional Airport from central Abha, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near AHB:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Pick up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and discover Jeddah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The quietest month for a flight from Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Jeddah based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Abha Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AHB to JED in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like 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 trip is complete without dropping by Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.