Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Paris: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris is 5 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is 2 hours behind Jeddah, where King Abdulaziz International Airport is located.
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route, with 10 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from JED to CDG is with Saudia at 09:40. Opt for the first departure operated by Saudia at 08:50 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from JED to Paris. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can catch a nonstop flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris that touches down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Be on the lookout for deals with Saudia. This carrier operates direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from JED to Paris. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you hold a passport from Saudi Arabia, you will need an embassy visa to enter France. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
Central Jeddah to JED is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 21 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Want a handy hotel near JED? If you've booked an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Paris
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris is 84 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 187 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JED to Paris.
The cheapest month for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris is June. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 44 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near CDG if you're taking a late flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
As soon as your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 57 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near ORY. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from JED to Paris at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris. To avoid the crowds, visit Paris in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from JED to Paris in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
After locking in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Paris, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Paris must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
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