Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Yanbu Airport (YNB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Yanbu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Yanbu's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Jeddah.
Each week, there are five King Abdulaziz International Airport to Yanbu Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, go for the 20:10 Saudia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:10 with Saudia.
Your JED to YNB 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.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Yanbu (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Yanbu Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
With an impressive 92.31% of services landing on schedule, Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering JED to YNB flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Yanbu Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and YNB:
King Khaled International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
At the moment, 59 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 110 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from JED to YNB by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Yanbu Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JED to YNB.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that depart JED arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near JED. Whether you have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Yanbu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Get off your King Abdulaziz International Airport to Yanbu Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a convenient option that's not too far from YNB, unpack your bags at Novotel Yanbu.
Explore without limits with a Yanbu Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, HANCO or Enterprise and discover more of Yanbu and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Yanbu Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to central Yanbu
From Yanbu Airport, Yanbu is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Yanbu Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Yanbu. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Yanbu is June, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Yanbu Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JED to YNB sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Yanbu. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Faisal Sports Park, Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Saudi Arabia, head for Mecca, roughly 354 kilometres south-east of Yanbu. View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park are among its highlights.