Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
Choose from 17 weekly London Heathrow Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights. The 12:30 departure with Saudia is the earliest available. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Your LHR to JED flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Jeddah (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Saudi Arabia!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
British Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LHR to JED flights, with 86.54% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and JED:
Cairo International Airport
Luxor International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Currently, £104 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £217. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book four months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to JED.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 19 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget to explore Jeddah and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is roughly 12 miles from the centre of Jeddah. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Jeddah based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to JED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've seen Jeddah. Around 55 miles away to the east, popular attractions include View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Around 190 miles north of Jeddah, Yanbu is another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia. Experience major highlights starting with Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.