Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, making Jeddah one hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh.
There are five Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport flights each week.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SSH to JED flight.
During popular months like April, it's best 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 a peak period in general.
Jetting into Jeddah (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular airline has direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Saudia is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates SSH to JED flights. An impressive 82.93% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SSH and JED:
Riyadh Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport flight is AED 371. A round-trip ticket is currently AED 789. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from SSH to JED, book your trip one month before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Of the departures from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Sharm El Sheikh Airport from central Sharm El Sheikh, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SSH:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Jeddah Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and chase adventure across Jeddah and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jeddah Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport to the center of Jeddah has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Jeddah. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Jeddah Airport for July if you'd like to visit Jeddah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SSH to JED around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. Around 88 kilometers east of Jeddah, a visit to Mecca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.
