Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Jeddah and Gassim share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Choose from 40 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport flights. The 02:20 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight available. Saudia operates the last service of the day at 18:15.
Your JED to ELQ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Traveling to Gassim (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a snap with flyadeal. This popular airline has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport.
Flyadeal has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Saudia stands out as the most punctual carrier for JED to ELQ flights, with 96.22% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JED and ELQ:
King Khaled International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
At the moment, $36 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $69. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JED to ELQ.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JED to ELQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights leaving King Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of JED.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a handy hotel close to JED? If you're boarding an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
Line up a Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport rental car from popular outlets like Budget or Enterprise. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Gassim and discover places most visitors miss.
Reserve your vehicle from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to central Gassim
From Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, Gassim is approximately 19 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
January is the most popular month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Gassim in April.
Book your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport for July if you want to explore Gassim during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 75ºF and 113ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 41ºF and 72ºF. Search for cheap tickets from JED to ELQ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Gassim is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored. Around 200 miles south-east of Gassim, a visit to Riyadh will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Ad Diriyah Art Center.
Always wanted to visit Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then head over to Al Kharj. Another great place to stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 290 miles south-east of Gassim.
