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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Jeddah:

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 2:04 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:49 am.

The flight takes about 1h 54m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Jeddah:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Jeddah takes 1h 54m, covering 1,372 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Jeddah range from 474 ﷼ to 769 ﷼, with an average of 582 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 474 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of 582 ﷼. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average 573 ﷼ round-trip, compared to 714 ﷼ via a layover through Abha (AHB).

Riyadh Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riyadh to Jeddah flights are:

• Riyadh Air: 92% on time
• SAUDIA: 92% on time
• flyadeal: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 37 ﷼–369 ﷼ for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flyadeal and flynas. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Jeddah flights, with 32% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 27%, afternoon flights for 21%, and evening flights for 20%.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Jeddah are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 248 ﷼, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 87 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include:
• Final Rentals
• Key Car Rental, SA
• Budget
• Avis
• Hanco

Flights from Riyadh to Jeddah usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to Jeddah route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Connecting flights from Riyadh to Jeddah most commonly pass through:

• Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED) - 95% of one-stop connections
• Abha (AHB) - 5% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Riyadh to Jeddah route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 532 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 650 ﷼, a difference of 118 ﷼. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Jeddah. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• flynas
• flyadeal
• Riyadh Air

Flying via Abha (AHB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 13m, compared with 7h 16m via Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED).

Some of the most popular sights in Jeddah are Al-Balad and The Ritz Carlton International Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Jeddah on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Jeddah flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flyadeal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Riyadh Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.