Travelling from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport (ELQ) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Buraydah and Jeddah share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Pack your bags and choose from 36 weekly Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your ELQ to JED flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah Airport, so jetting to Jeddah (and then seeing more parts of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Saudia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Saudia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for ELQ to JED flights, with 85.87% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ELQ and JED:
Dubai Airport
Riyadh Airport
Cairo Airport
Handy information about Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport (ELQ)
85% of flights leaving Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport reach their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of ELQ.
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Buraydah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your flight from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah Airport off to an easy start. Only a short drive from ELQ, book a night at الأجنحة الرخامية فندقية and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
Consider booking a hotel close to JED if you're taking a late Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Jeddah Airport rental car and discover Jeddah and beyond with your own wheels. Final Homes, Avis and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Jeddah Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
From Jeddah Airport, Jeddah is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The quietest month for a flight from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Jeddah based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ELQ to JED in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a visit to Mecca will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.




