Flying from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Jeddah is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to JED, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a peak month like August, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Chicago to JED. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and JED are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 46 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to JED:
About King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport to central Jeddah is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport is 336 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 668 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to get cheap tickets from Chicago to JED. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and dates.
Use the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport across the month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, making it easy to choose a flight your budget will love.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from Chicago to JED.
Personalise your trip with filters. Adjust the duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Jeddah, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Jeddah. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Chicago to JED sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 19ºC and 28ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
More about Jeddah
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Jeddah right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport:
One of the best ways to experience Jeddah is to explore its most popular attractions. Highlights include Athr Gallery, Red Sea Gateway Terminal and Darat Safeya Bizagr.
Complete your Jeddah trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Chicago to King Abdulaziz International Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Jeddah and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.