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JED · 21.49° N · 39.19° E · Saudi Arabia

Jeddah

Red Sea port and gateway for Umrah, with a historic coral stone old town and a long corniche.

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About Jeddah

In short

  • Al Balad historic district
  • Jeddah Corniche
  • King Fahd's Fountain
  • Red Sea diving and snorkelling
  • Haramain railway to Makkah and Madinah

At a glance

Country
Saudi Arabia
Region
Middle East
Local time
GMT+3
Time difference
3 hours ahead of London2 hours ahead in July
Currency
Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Languages
Arabic
Main airport
  • JEDKing Abdulaziz International Airport
Flight time
About 6 hoursFrom London
Best time to visit
November to February
Deals
10 deals

Jeddah has welcomed pilgrims for centuries and is the main arrival point for Umrah travellers heading to Makkah. King Abdulaziz International Airport handles most flights, and the Haramain high speed railway links Jeddah with Makkah and Madinah.

The old town, Al Balad, is a UNESCO World Heritage site of coral stone houses with carved wooden balconies. Along the sea, the corniche runs for miles past parks, sculptures and King Fahd's Fountain, which shoots water high over the Red Sea.

The Red Sea reefs off Jeddah are popular for diving and snorkelling. November to February brings the most comfortable temperatures.

Before you go

Entry and visas

Entry rules depend on your passport and why you are travelling, so check the official sources below before you book. As of 21 October 2026, the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia, including Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah, and against all travel within 10 km of the Yemen border: read its advice before you book.

General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.

Checked on 24 October 2026

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  • HolidayATOL protected

    Jeddah: four nights at Rosewood Jeddah

    From London Heathrow Airport · A Red Sea city break on the Corniche, with time to explore the old town of Al Balad.

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    Makkah: ten nights at Swissôtel Makkah

    From Manchester Airport · Ten nights facing the Kaaba for an unhurried Umrah, with direct flights between Manchester and Jeddah.

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    Rosewood Jeddah

    A hotel on the Jeddah Corniche with views across the Red Sea, a good base before or after Umrah.

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    Swissôtel Makkah

    A large hotel in the Abraj Al Bait complex facing the Kaaba, with its own entrance from Ajyad Street.

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    Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel

    In the Abraj Al Bait clock tower complex beside the Masjid al Haram, with rooms looking over the Haram and the Kaaba.

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