Doha to Jeddah (DOH–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
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DOH–JED is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qatar Airways and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 827 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: AY, BA, CX, IB, JL, JU, LA, MH, VA, WB | 49 | 320, 359, 77W, 789 | 2h28-2h50 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, IB, JL, JU, LA, MH, VA, WB |
| SV Saudia Also: AZ | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | AZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Doha
| Metric | DOH→JED | BAH→JED | HOF→JED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DOH | – | 91 mi | 133 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 168 | 63 | 8 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 15m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
DOH: +03 · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
Qatari passport holders enter Saudi Arabia visa-free as GCC nationals. No fee, no advance application, no time limit on stays. National ID cards are also accepted at immigration. At Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), or Dammam (DMM), GCC nationals use the dedicated fast-track lanes and are processed in minutes. The land border at Salwa/Abu Samra is also open, with drive times from Doha to Dammam running about 5 hours.
GCC citizens can live, work, and own property in Saudi Arabia under the GCC common market framework. No work permit or residence visa is needed. Business registration follows standard Saudi commercial law. Qatari-registered vehicles can cross the land border with valid registration and insurance documents. Diplomatic relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia were fully restored in January 2021 under the Al-Ula Declaration, and travel between the two countries is unrestricted.
Direct flights from Doha to Riyadh run about 1 hour 15 minutes on Qatar Airways and Saudia. Doha to Jeddah runs about 2 hours 15 minutes. Multiple daily frequencies on both routes. Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR), pegged at 3.75 SAR per $1 and roughly on par with the Qatari riyal (QAR 1 equals about SAR 1.03). Card payments work everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations for regular entry, but meningitis (ACWY) vaccination is required for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Uber and Careem operate in all major Saudi cities.
Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.
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.
DOH–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DOH to JED
Hamad International Airport (DOH) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways and Saudia. With 168 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DOH to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to JED is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 827 miles (1,331 km). There are approximately 168 weekly flights outbound and 161 return, totaling 329 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Fahd, King Khalid and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manama (BAH), Hofuf (HOF) and Ad Dammam (DMM).