Traveling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Jeddah one hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Flights from AUH to JED start at 01:55 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The last service of the day is at 21:50 with Etihad Airways. Overall, there are 39 weekly Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your AUH to JED flight.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport, so getting to Jeddah (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Etihad Airways.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers AUH to JED flights. An impressive 84.85% of its departures on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AUH and JED:
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
Right now, $130 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $154. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AUH to JED if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from AUH to JED is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
75% of flights that depart Zayed International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometers from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to AUH? If you've booked an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jeddah Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget to explore Jeddah and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Jeddah Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport to the center of Jeddah has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Jeddah in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Zayed International Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AUH to JED in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Jeddah. Around 88 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.