Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, making Jeddah three hours ahead of Glasgow.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your GLA to JED flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GLA and JED include:
Geneve Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
RM477 is the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM1,257. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GLA to JED if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Glasgow International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GLA to JED is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Glasgow International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of all flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Glasgow International Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Reserve a hotel close to JED if you're catching a late Glasgow International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and discover Jeddah and beyond with your own wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Jeddah in April.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GLA to JED around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a trip to Mecca will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in Saudi Arabia, head for Yanbu, roughly 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area are among its highlights.