Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is 6 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is three hours behind Almaty.
Flights from ALA to JED start from 03:00 — the earliest with Air Astana. The last service of the day is at 09:55 with flynas. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your ALA to JED flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air Astana is your gateway to discovering Jeddah (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Saudi Arabia!). Check out the direct flights from Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Astana.
The most punctual carrier offering ALA to JED flights is Air Astana. Its services arrive without delay 68.75% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALA and JED:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight is ج.م. 12,370. A return fare is currently ج.م. 25,202. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from ALA to JED, reserve your trip eight months ahead of your planned departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ALA to JED.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to ALA:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Go where the road takes you with a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and venture far and wide through Jeddah and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Jeddah. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Jeddah based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Almaty Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ALA to JED in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Jeddah, now it's time to explore other parts of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 88 kilometres east to Mecca to tick off its leading attractions. From View point to Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Yanbu is another sought-after destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. No trip is complete without visiting Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.
