Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Jeddah.
Each week, there are ten Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, go for the 01:10 Wizz Air UK flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 08:45 with Saudia.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your JED to LGW flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to London (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is easy with Wizz Air UK. This popular carrier has direct flights from Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Wizz Air UK is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates JED to LGW flights, with 74.29% of its services landing on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between JED and LGW include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
At the moment, 96 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 239 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JED to LGW if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JED to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
When it comes to Jeddah Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JED? If you've booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Reserve a hotel near LGW if you're catching a late Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Jeddah Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JED to LGW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.