Travelling from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is four hours behind Surabaya.
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 enough time to catch your SUB to JED flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Surabaya Airport to Jeddah Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SUB and JED:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Medan Kuala Namu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Surabaya Airport (SUB) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
Currently, $501 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Surabaya Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $937. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SUB to JED. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Surabaya Airport to Jeddah Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SUB to JED.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Surabaya Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Surabaya Airport (SUB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Surabaya Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Surabaya to Surabaya Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SUB? If you're boarding an early flight from Surabaya Airport to Jeddah Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Surabaya Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jeddah Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Homes, Avis or Budget to explore Jeddah and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Jeddah Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Surabaya Airport to Jeddah Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Jeddah. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Surabaya Airport to Jeddah Airport for July if you want to go to Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SUB to JED sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.