Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Yanbu Airport (YNB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Jeddah and Yanbu are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from JED to YNB start from 17:15 — the earliest with Saudia. The last service of the day is at 20:20 with Saudia. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to YNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Saudia offers direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Yanbu — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if your schedule allows.
Saudia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 85.19% of services landing on schedule, Saudia has the best on-time record for JED to YNB flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JED and YNB include:
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Right now, £82 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £158. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JED to YNB.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JED to YNB.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
75% of flights that take off from Jeddah Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Jeddah to Jeddah Airport is approximately 19 kms (12 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to JED:
Arriving at Yanbu Airport (YNB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YNB instead:
Pick up a Yanbu Airport rental car and discover Yanbu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, HANCO and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
Boost your chances of snagging the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Yanbu Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to central Yanbu
Yanbu Airport is roughly 26 kms (16 miles) from the centre of Yanbu. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Yanbu in March.
Book your flight from Jeddah Airport to Yanbu Airport for June if you want to visit Yanbu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 40ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to YNB in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Yanbu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored. About 306 kms (190 miles) south of Yanbu, a visit to Jeddah will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Mecca is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia and is around 354 kms (220 miles) south-east of Yanbu. No trip is complete without dropping by Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.
