Dubai to Jeddah (DXB–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–JED is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, flydubai and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,056 miles in approximately 2h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia Also: AF, AZ, CZ, GA | 49 | 320, 321, 330 | 2h55-3h15 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AZ, CZ, GA |
| FZ flydubai Also: AC, EK, UA | 35 | 7M8 | 2h39-3h35 | – | – | AC, EK, UA |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 32N | 3h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| F3 Faso Airways | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→JED | SHJ→JED | AUH→JED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 210 | 14 | 147 |
| Flight time | 2h 39m | 3h 20m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Jeddah.
UAE passport holders enter Saudi Arabia visa-free for up to 90 days. As GCC nationals, Emiratis enjoy freedom of movement across Gulf Cooperation Council states. A valid passport is the only requirement for entry.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
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.
DXB–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to JED
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, Faso Airways, flydubai and Saudia. With 210 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to JED ranges from 2 hours 39 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,056 miles (1,699 km). There are approximately 210 weekly flights outbound and 191 return, totaling 401 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).