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

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 am and lands at 5:05 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 12:30 am.

The flight takes about 3h 05m.

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

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah takes 3h 05m, covering 1,002 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah range from $231 to $376, with an average of $293 over the past 12 months. Anything below $231 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $293. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $277 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to $304 for nonstop.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$100 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% of flights 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 $144, which is 11% 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 $24 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).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 41 minutes.

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

Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Abu Dhabi to Jeddah route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $258 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $319, a difference of $61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA

Flying via Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 15m, compared with 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Jeddah are Makkah Gate, Al-Balad and Jeddah International Exhibition And Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Jeddah on KAYAK.

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

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