Jeddah to Alexandria (JED–HBE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JED–HBE is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Egypt lead the route. The flight covers 866 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 13 | 321 | 2h20-2h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 12 | 321 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| E5 Air Arabia Egypt | 11 | 320 | 2h25-2h30 | – | – | – |
| MS Egyptair | 4 | 738 | 2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| SM Air Cairo | 1 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · HBE: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 5:00 PM in Alexandria.
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–HBE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JED to HBE
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Alexandria International Airport (HBE) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia Egypt, Etihad Airways, Egyptair, Air Cairo and Saudia. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JED to HBE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JED to HBE ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 866 miles (1,394 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.