Bengaluru to Jeddah (BLR–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BLR–JED is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Saudia and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 2,601 miles in approximately 5h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 32N | 5h45 | – | – | – |
| SV Saudia | 7 | 333 | 5h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| IX Air India Express Also: AI | 3 | 7M8 | 6h | – | – | AI |
| QP Akasa Air | 2 | 7M8 | 5h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Bengaluru
| Metric | BLR→JED | MAA→JED | CCJ→JED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLR | – | 166 mi | 185 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 22 | – | 26 |
| Flight time | 5h 48m | 5h 50m | 5h 35m |
Travel Essentials
BLR: IST · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Bengaluru, it's 3.5:00 PM in Jeddah.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. The eVisa for tourism is available through visa.visitsaudi.com. It costs around 535 SAR (includes insurance), allows multiple entries, and is valid for 1 year with stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is typically within minutes. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
For Hajj and Umrah, separate visa categories apply through the Nusuk platform. Work visas require employer sponsorship through the Saudi MOFA.
Namma Metro's Yellow Line (RV Road to Bommasandra, with airport extension) opened in phases; confirm current operational status and fares before travel. BMTC Vayu Vajra (Big10) airport buses run from multiple city points for INR 250–320 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.Ola and Uber from the city centre to the airport cost INR 600–1,000 and take 45–75 minutes in normal traffic. Bengaluru is notorious for severe traffic congestion, especially on Bellary Road and the BIAL access road; allow substantial buffer time during peak hours (08:00–10:30 and 17:30–21:00). Prepaid taxis also operate from the terminal.
The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.
Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.
Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.
BLR–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLR to JED
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Saudia, Air India Express and Akasa Air. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BLR to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLR to JED is about 5 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,601 miles (4,185 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Dubai and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chennai (MAA) and Calicut (CCJ).