Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is ten hours behind Jeddah.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JED to PHX flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and PHX:
Los Angeles International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
75% of flights that take off from Jeddah Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Jeddah to Jeddah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near JED. Whether you're catching an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
Consider booking a hotel near PHX if you have a late Jeddah Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and find adventure across Phoenix and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to the centre of Phoenix has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Jeddah Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Phoenix based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Jeddah Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 45ºC (113ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JED to PHX around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, head for Las Vegas, roughly 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are among the biggest draws.
