Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Around 7 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, making Jeddah two hours behind Almaty.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your ALA to JED flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Almaty Airport to Jeddah Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Jeddah (and then other parts of Saudi Arabia) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Flynas is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier that offers ALA to JED flights. An impressive 82.35% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to Jeddah Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALA and JED:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Muscat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
P15,640 is currently the best price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Return flights start from P26,948. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from ALA to JED by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Jeddah Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ALA to JED.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of all flights leaving Almaty Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is around 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near ALA? If you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Jeddah Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you have a late Almaty Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near JED:
Go where the road takes you with a Jeddah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and see more of Jeddah and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Jeddah Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
From Jeddah Airport, Jeddah is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Jeddah Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Jeddah. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Almaty Airport to Jeddah Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALA to JED in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. About 88 kilometers east of Jeddah, a visit to Mecca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.
