Travelling from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is 8 hours behind Melbourne. King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to JED, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Melbourne to JED with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEL and JED include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is approximately 24 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Need a handy hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Book a hotel close to JED if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport, C$711 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from C$1,539. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
We suggest booking as early as possible to secure flight tickets from Melbourne to JED. You're more likely to land a great deal and enjoy a wider choice of flight times and dates.
Finding flight tickets from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a new deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for flight tickets from Melbourne to JED every day.
Customize your journey by applying filters. Adjust the duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the right flight from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Jeddah in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Jeddah. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Melbourne to JED sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport in January when temperatures average between 19ºC and 28ºC.
More about Jeddah
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Jeddah right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport:
Athr Gallery and Red Sea Gateway Terminal are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Jeddah must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Darat Safeya Bizagr.
Complete your Jeddah trip with a car rental
Grab the keys to one of our car rentals in Jeddah and see the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to King Abdulaziz International Airport.