Vancouver to Jeddah (YVR–JED) — 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.
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.
While no nonstop service exists between YVR and JED, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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Other ways to reach Jeddah from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→JED | PAE→JED |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 4:00 AM (next day) in Jeddah.
Canadian passport holders need an eVisa to enter Saudi Arabia. Apply online at visa.visitsaudi.com before departure. The eVisa is a one-year multiple-entry permit allowing stays up to 90 days per visit. It costs around SAR 535 (about CAD 190) and is usually approved within 1-2 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
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.
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).