Travelling from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): What you need to know
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is Washington DC's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) departing from here.
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Washington DC to JED. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like April or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Washington DC to JED that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DCA and JED include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Planning to catch a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Get on your direct flight from Washington DC to JED with Saudia. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of IAD.
On the IAD to JED route, Saudia is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Saudia is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and JED include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) with one or more stops out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). Here are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and JED:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 40 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
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Pick up a Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and explore Jeddah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport flight.
Getting from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Jeddah is roughly 14 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
$729 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,264. These fares can change based on availability.
Book four months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to JED.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
January is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Visit Jeddah in September for a more low-key escape.
Book a Washington DC to JED plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Jeddah to range from 27ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC.
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 Washington DC to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Jeddah trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Jeddah Corniche, Jeddah Corniche and Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad).
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Jeddah, now it's time to explore other parts of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 137 kilometres southeast to Ash Shafā to tick off its leading attractions. From Al Shafa Park to Mountain Side Picture Taking Location and Sultan Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Always wanted to visit Splash Water Park? Then head toward Rābigh. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 137 kilometres north of Jeddah.