Jeddah to Palembang (JED–PLM) — 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: Feb 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–PLM had nonstop service from Lion Air, last on the schedule in February 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 4,737 miles in 9h 40m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Lion Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · PLM: WIB
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 10:00 PM in Palembang.
Saudi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia for up to 30 days, costing IDR 500,000 (about SAR 120). Available at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK), Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS), Surabaya (SUB), and other major airports. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page. The visa-on-arrival counter is at immigration before the main passport control. Pay by cash (IDR, USD, or EUR) or card.
The 30-day visa on arrival can be extended once for another 30 days (60 days total) at any immigration office in Indonesia for IDR 500,000. For longer stays, apply for a B211A social/cultural visa before travel or an e-visa through molina.imigrasi.go.id. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim-majority country, and Saudi visitors will find mosques, halal food, and Arabic speakers in every city. Bali, while predominantly Hindu, has halal restaurants in tourist areas and a growing number of Muslim-friendly hotels.
Direct flights from Jeddah to Jakarta run about 9 hours on Saudia and Garuda Indonesia, with increased frequency during Hajj and Umrah seasons. Riyadh to Bali connects through Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore. Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR), trading at roughly 4,200 IDR per SAR 1. ATMs are everywhere in cities and tourist areas. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and restaurants. Gojek and Grab are the ride-hail and food delivery apps used nationwide. Bali's taxi from the airport to Seminyak costs about IDR 200,000 (SAR 48). No mandatory vaccinations. Indonesia spans 3 time zones and over 17,000 islands.
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–PLM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JED to PLM
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) had nonstop service from Lion Air, last on the schedule in February 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 PLM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JED to PLM is about 9 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,737 miles (7,623 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Soekarno-Hatta, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.