Flying from Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): What you need to know
Jeddah is eight hours behind Melbourne. Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to JED.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to JED leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 63% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to JED flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Avalon Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
About Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near JED:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport flight.
Getting from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport to central Jeddah is around 14 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is $609. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,292. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to JED. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to JED.
Save on your flight from Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
February is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Visit Jeddah in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to JED plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Jeddah
Start your Jeddah trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach are highlights which should feature on every Jeddah itinerary.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. About 137 kilometres southeast of Jeddah, a trip to Ash Shafā will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Al Shafa Park, Mountain Side Picture Taking Location and mountain Park.
Rābigh is another great place to check out during your Saudi Arabia trip. Make your way to this destination, located about 137 kilometres north of Jeddah, to visit highlights like Splash Water Park.
