Traveling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Jeddah Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Doha and Jeddah share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 42 weekly Hamad International Airport to Jeddah Airport flights. The 00:40 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest available. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 23:10.
Give yourself enough time to make your DOH to JED flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Jeddah Airport:
Most travelers choose to travel with Qatar Airways on this route.
Flynas is the most punctual carrier that offers DOH to JED flights. An exceptional 91.14% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Jeddah Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between DOH and JED:
Riyadh Airport
Dammam Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Jeddah Airport flight is $154. A return ticket is currently $276. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from DOH to JED, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Jeddah Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from DOH arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Jeddah Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to DOH:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hamad International Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Grab a Jeddah Airport rental car and discover Jeddah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Jeddah Airport around two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Jeddah Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Jeddah. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with the temperature ranging between 81ºF and 99ºF. Book your flights from Hamad International Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DOH to JED in January. Average temperatures are between 66ºF and 82ºF then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Jeddah. Around 55 miles away to the east, top sights here include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.