Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0. The city is three hours behind Jeddah, where King Abdulaziz International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your JED to Reykjavik flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from JED to Reykjavik, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
To reach JED from central Jeddah, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. It's roughly 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a hotel close to JED? If you're catching an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Reykjavik, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
King Abdulaziz International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that take off from JED reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Reykjavik
$251 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Reykjavik flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $478. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from JED to Reykjavik. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Reykjavik ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Reykjavik with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you have a late flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from JED to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
After your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Reykjavik has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
The journey will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Following your JED to Reykjavik flight, rest your head at a hotel near RKV. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and be off and running.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Travel to Reykjavik during high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Reykjavik in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from JED to Reykjavik around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Reykjavik right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Reykjavik:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and National Museum of Iceland are attractions you won't want to skip in Reykjavik.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Akureyri Art Museum, Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House.
If you want to check out another major stop in Iceland, consider Vestmannaeyjar, about 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn are highlights.
