Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, making Calgary nine hours behind Jeddah.
To ensure you get on your JED to YYC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calgary International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between JED and YYC include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
At the moment, C$548 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,379. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JED to YYC if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calgary International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from JED to YYC 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 when a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of JED.
To get to King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to JED:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Calgary International Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calgary International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Calgary based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calgary International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JED to YYC in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Kelowna, about 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are highlights.