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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah:

• Earliest: departs at 02:00 and lands at 05:04
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 00:29.

The flight takes about 3h 04m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah takes 3h 04m, covering 2,596 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah range from AED 847 to AED 1,381, with an average of AED 1,076 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 847 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the AED 1,076 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,016 return via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared with AED 1,117 for direct.

flynas is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to Jeddah flights are:

• flynas: 98% on time
• SAUDIA: 91% on time
• Etihad Airways: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 66–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and flynas. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Jeddah flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 503, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 87 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Final Rentals
• Key Car Rental, SA
• Budget
• Avis
• Hanco

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Jeddah route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 01m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah most commonly connect through:

• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 947 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 1,171, a difference of AED 224.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA
• flynas

Flying via Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 15m, compared to 6h 31m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 7h 24m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Jeddah is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Jeddah flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• flynas: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.