Traveling from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) leaving from here.
Jeddah is eight hours behind Melbourne. King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to JED. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to JED. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 24 kilometers from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to JED flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
About King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near JED:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport is $336. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $709. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to JED, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Plan your visit to Jeddah in April for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Melbourne to JED plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Jeddah
Start your Jeddah trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Jeddah Corniche and Jeddah Corniche are a couple of big attractions to add to your Jeddah travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out سيتي ووك City Walk Jeddah.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Jeddah, now it's time to discover other parts of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 137 kilometers south-east to Ash Shafā to check off its top sights. From Al Shafa Park to جبل الطائف الأخضر and Sultan Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Rābigh is another place you shouldn't miss during your travels in Saudi Arabia. Make your way to this destination, which is around 137 kilometers north of Jeddah, to discover highlights like Splash Water Park.