Flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jeddah is nine hours ahead of New Orleans and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MSY to JED flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Jeddah Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSY and JED:
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Jeddah Airport flight is $1,155. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $2,124. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSY to JED if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Jeddah Airport.
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Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
MSY's address is 900 Airline Highway.
79% of flights that leave from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport make it to their destination on time.
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is about 18 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you've booked an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Jeddah Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you're landing on a late New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near JED:
Explore without limits with a Jeddah Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and find adventure across Jeddah and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Jeddah Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Jeddah. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Jeddah Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Jeddah in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MSY to JED sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.
