Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jeddah is two hours ahead of Bologna and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Your BLQ to JED flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BLQ and JED include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Currently, $281 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $524. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BLQ to JED if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from BLQ to JED is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights leaving from Guglielmo Marconi Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BLQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guglielmo Marconi Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget to explore Jeddah and beyond.
Reserving your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Jeddah has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Jeddah in April.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to JED around that time if you want to 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 taken in the sights of Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah, Yanbu is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.