Traveling from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Glasgow is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) flying out of Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is 3 hours ahead of Glasgow. King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah.
Your flight from Glasgow to JED won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Glasgow to JED. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Take a break from traveling at one of these airports:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
GLA is around 14 kilometers from central Glasgow. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveler tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Looking for a handy hotel near Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and JED:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
On public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 53 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 38 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow to JED:
About King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from the center of Jeddah. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Book a one-way ticket from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport from $139 or travel return from just $289. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from Glasgow to JED. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Glasgow to JED. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Jeddah in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Glasgow to JED for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Jeddah to range from 27ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Jeddah
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Jeddah:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Athr Gallery, Red Sea Gateway Terminal and Darat Safeya Bizagr are top attractions which should be on every Jeddah itinerary.
Complete your Jeddah trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Glasgow to King Abdulaziz International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Jeddah. Explore the deals and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.