Traveling from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Gassim and Jeddah follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Each week, there are 91 Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, pick the 04:35 Saudia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:25 with Saudia.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ELQ to JED flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Jeddah (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a breeze with flyadeal. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is flyadeal.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that offers ELQ to JED flights. An impressive 94.59% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between ELQ and JED:
King Khaled International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Currently, $52 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $104. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from ELQ to JED by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ELQ to JED.
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Handy information about Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
91.0% of flights departing from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from ELQ.
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is about 31 kilometers from central Gassim. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Consider staying in a hotel near JED if you have a late Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and discover Jeddah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport to central Jeddah has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Jeddah. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ELQ 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
Jeddah has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. Around 88 kilometers east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Yanbu is another favorite destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 306 kilometers north of Jeddah. No journey is complete without seeing Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.