Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Red Sea Airport (RSI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Red Sea Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Umluj's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Jeddah.
Flights from JED to RSI start at 09:45 — the earliest with Saudia. The last service of the day is at 14:50 with Saudia. In total, there are three weekly Jeddah Airport to Red Sea Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to RSI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Umluj (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Saudia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Red Sea Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.
If you'd love to discover another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jeddah Airport to Red Sea Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a well-known stop between JED and RSI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Red Sea Airport (RSI)
Currently, $184 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Red Sea Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $371. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from JED to RSI, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Red Sea Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from JED to RSI.
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Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jeddah Airport, 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Jeddah Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Red Sea Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near JED:
Getting from Red Sea Airport (RSI) to central Umluj
Red Sea Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from the centre of Umluj. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Red Sea Airport (RSI)
December is the most popular month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Red Sea Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Umluj in June.
Book your flight from Jeddah Airport to Red Sea Airport for August if you'd like to go to Umluj during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to RSI in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Umluj. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Around 483 kilometres south-east of Umluj, Mecca is another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia. Start your sightseeing at Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.