Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Hamburg: what you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1. The city is two hours behind Jeddah, where King Abdulaziz International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your JED to Hamburg flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from JED to Hamburg. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Central Jeddah to JED is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a hotel close to JED? If you've booked an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hamburg, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
81.7% of flights leaving King Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from JED.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Hamburg
The best price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hamburg flight is P5,773. The cheapest price for a return flight is P16,981. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from JED to Hamburg. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hamburg across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hamburg. Book one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and venture far and wide through Hamburg and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Hamburg Airport around one week ahead of your flight from JED to Hamburg.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is around 80 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). Once your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hamburg has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 1 hour.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near LBC. Unwind and get cosy after your JED to Hamburg flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Why be tied to someone else's timetable? Pick up a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Reserve a set of wheels here with Enterprise.
Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's left over, by booking your ride from LBC in advance. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Visit Hamburg during the high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hamburg during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hamburg plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JED to Hamburg in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
More about Hamburg
Start your Hamburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Hamburg, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Port of Hamburg are essential stops on your Hamburg itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg, Essen is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.