Jeddah to New Cairo (JED–CCE) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
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.
JED–CCE had nonstop service from Air Cairo, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 736 miles in 2h 15m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Air Cairo | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · CCE: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 6:00 PM in New Cairo.
Saudi passport holders enter Egypt visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Cairo International (CAI), Hurghada (HRG), or Sharm El Sheikh (SSH), Saudi nationals receive a stamp at immigration and are through quickly. Egypt and Saudi Arabia share deep cultural and economic ties, and this is one of the busiest air corridors in the Middle East.
The 90-day visa-free period can be extended at the Mogamma building in Tahrir Square, Cairo, or at local passport offices. For work or study, apply for the relevant permit before travel. Saudi-registered vehicles cannot cross into Egypt by road (no land border), but ferries operate between Jeddah and the Egyptian Red Sea ports of Safaga and Hurghada.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Saudia, EgyptAir, flynas, and flyadeal. Jeddah to Cairo runs about 2 hours. Multiple daily frequencies on both routes with low fares on budget carriers. Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP), trading at roughly 13 EGP per SAR 1. ATMs are everywhere, and card payments work at hotels, malls, and restaurants. No mandatory vaccinations. Cairo's metro costs EGP 8 per ride (about SAR 0.60). Uber and Careem operate across Cairo, Alexandria, and resort cities. The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids opened in 2024 and charges EGP 600 (SAR 46) for foreign visitors.
The Haramain High Speed Railway connects JED Airport Station to Jeddah city (King Abdullah Station) in about 15 minutes (SAR 20–25). The same line runs to Mecca and Medina, making it useful for Hajj and Umrah travelers.Taxis from central Jeddah cost SAR 60–100 and take 25–45 minutes. Uber and Careem operate widely and typically run SAR 40–80. Driving yourself is straightforward; the airport is well signed from King Abdulaziz Road and the Ring Road.
JED–CCE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JED to CCE
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Capital International Airport (CCE) had nonstop service from Air Cairo, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
JED to CCE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JED to CCE is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 736 miles (1,185 km).