Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
London is three hours behind Jeddah and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from four weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight available. Saudia operates the last service of the day at 08:45.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your JED to LGW flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to London (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Saudia. This popular airline has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Saudia.
With 77.14% of its services landing as planned, Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering JED to LGW flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between JED and LGW:
Geneve Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$139 is the lowest price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from $315. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from JED to LGW by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JED to LGW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from JED arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.7% of the time.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near JED:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel close to LGW if you're taking a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For a quieter experience, head to London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JED to LGW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.