Travelling from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jeddah Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Each week, there are 23 Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jeddah Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, pick the 01:35 Saudia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:05 with Saudia.
Your DEL to JED flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jeddah Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Jeddah holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Saudi Arabia:
Air India is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 77.63% of services landing as planned, Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering DEL to JED flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jeddah Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between DEL and JED:
Dubai Airport
Riyadh Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
63% of flights leaving from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central New Delhi to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near DEL? If you're catching an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jeddah Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you're landing on a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near JED:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Jeddah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and find adventure across Jeddah and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Jeddah Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jeddah Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Jeddah in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to JED sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.


