Flying from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Jeddah is one hour behind Sharjah and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from SHJ to JED start from 01:25 — the earliest with Air Arabia. The last service of the day is at 18:10 with flynas. In total, you can choose from 18 weekly Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your SHJ to JED flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Air Arabia has direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Jeddah — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air Arabia.
The most punctual carrier offering SHJ to JED flights is flynas. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.92% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SHJ and JED include:
King Khaled International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
At the moment, C$126 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$256. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SHJ to JED if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Organize your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SHJ to JED.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sharjah International Airport, 76.09% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sharjah International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sharjah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your vacation off to a relaxed start by staying near SHJ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Reserve a hotel close to JED if you're on a late Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and see more of Jeddah and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
From King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Jeddah. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Sharjah International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SHJ to JED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Saudi Arabia, consider Yanbu, roughly 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area are highlights.