Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours.
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
Take your pick of six weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights. The 19:10 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight available. Saudia operates the last service of the day at 20:10.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IAD to JED flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Saudia is your ticket to exploring Jeddah (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Saudi Arabia!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Saudia is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating IAD to JED flights, Saudia has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and JED:
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
$364 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Return flights start at $676. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to JED, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IAD to JED by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you're landing on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near JED:
Travel at your own pace with a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and venture far and wide through Jeddah and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from central Jeddah. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Jeddah. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Jeddah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to JED around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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 View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Yanbu is another well-known destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 306 kilometers north of Jeddah. No journey is complete without a visit to Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.