Qassim to Jeddah (ELQ–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ELQ–JED is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, flyadeal and Garuda Indonesia lead the route. The flight covers 432 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 25 | 320, 321 | 1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| F3 flyadeal | 14 | 320 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
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 | 53 | 4 | 11 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 25m | 1h 35m |
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 flyadeal, Garuda Indonesia and Saudia. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ELQ to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ELQ to JED ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 432 miles (696 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dawadmi (DWD) and Ha'il (HAS).