Sharm El Sheikh to Jeddah (SSH–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SSH–JED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 528 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 7 | 321 | 2h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Sharm El Sheikh
| Metric | SSH→JED | NUM→JED | HRG→JED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SSH | – | 55 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 1h 40m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SSH: EEST · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Egypt is not directly eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. However, Egyptians who hold a valid residence permit or visa from the US, UK, or a Schengen country can apply for the eVisa online. All other Egyptian nationals must apply through a Saudi embassy, consulate, or authorized visa center. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 90 days per visit.
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.
SSH–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SSH to JED
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SSH to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SSH to JED ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 528 miles (849 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharma (NUM), Hurghada (HRG) and Tabuk (TUU).