Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Jeddah is one hour ahead of Athens and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are six Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 15:15 Saudia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:00 with Aegean Airlines.
To ensure you catch your ATH to JED flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into Jeddah (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a snap with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Most travelers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Aegean Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for ATH to JED flights, with 85.71% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between ATH and JED include:
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Borg El Arab Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
$97 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Return flights start at $203. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to JED.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from ATH to JED is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights leaving Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on time at their destination.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 12 miles from the center of Jeddah. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Jeddah in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you want to visit Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 81ºF and 99ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 66ºF and 82ºF. Search for cheap tickets from ATH to JED sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Jeddah, now it's time to discover more of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 55 miles east to Mecca to check off its must-visit sights. From View point to Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Yanbu is another favorite destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 190 miles north of Jeddah. No journey is complete without dropping by Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.