Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours.
Abuja's timezone is UTC+1, making Abuja two hours behind Jeddah.
Give yourself enough time to make your JED to ABV flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Abuja (and then discovering more of Nigeria!) is a breeze with Saudia. This popular airline has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JED and ABV:
Cairo International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
P19,963 is the best price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. Return flights start at P36,762. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JED to ABV.
June is the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from JED land on schedule 81.7% of the time.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JED:
Arriving at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. Peace Media Hotels and Abi's Place are great options near ABV.
Grab a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car and visit the lesser-known spots that'll make your trip unforgettable. Sixt and Fox - Rent A Car can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Abuja and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Abuja. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
June is the busiest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Abuja in February.
When reserving your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Abuja, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JED to ABV in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF) then.
Explore more of Nigeria
Abuja is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Nigeria just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres north of Abuja, a trip to Kano will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Emir's Palace, Gidan Makama Museum and Dala Hill.
Ibadan is another sought-after destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja. No trip is complete without a visit to Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.