Qassim to Jeddah (ELQ–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ELQ–JED is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, Faso Airways and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 432 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia Also: AI, GA, MH | 35 | 320 | 1h30-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | AI, GA, MH |
| F3 Faso Airways | 14 | 320 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | – |
| XY flynas | 3 | 32N | 1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Qassim
| Metric | ELQ→JED | DWD→JED | HAS→JED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ELQ | – | 130 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 2 | 10 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 20m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
ELQ: +03 · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Qassim, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
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.
ELQ–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ELQ to JED
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia, Faso Airways and flynas. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ELQ to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ELQ to JED is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 432 miles (696 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz, King Khalid and King Fahd. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dawadmi (DWD) and Ha'il (HAS).