
9 hour(s), 30 minute(s)
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin airport | Destination airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saudia | 17:30 | 23:00 | Jakarta (CGK) | Jeddah (JED) | Book flight |
Jeddah is the main gateway for pilgrims heading to Mecca and Medina, and it's also Saudi Arabia's Red Sea trading hub. Unlike many long-haul routes out of Jakarta, this one is served nonstop, with Garuda Indonesia and Saudia both flying direct given the steady flow of Umrah and Hajj travellers.
Garuda Indonesia and Saudia both fly this route nonstop, while IndiGo and Etihad sell one-stop alternatives through India or Abu Dhabi. The cheapest fare currently showing is AU$520. Fares can firm up considerably around Ramadan and the Hajj season given the heavy pilgrim demand on this exact corridor.
The nonstop covers 9 hours 30 minutes. IndiGo typically connects via an Indian gateway and Etihad via Abu Dhabi, both adding extra hours in exchange for potentially lower fares outside peak pilgrimage periods.
Australian passport holders can apply for a Saudi e-visa online before travel, available as a general tourist e-visa or, for those travelling specifically for pilgrimage, an Umrah e-visa. Approval is usually processed quickly, and a passport valid for at least six months from arrival is required.
Winter months (November-February) bring far more manageable temperatures than the intense summer heat, though pilgrimage-season demand around Ramadan and Hajj can outweigh weather considerations for many travellers on this route.
Compare the Garuda and Saudia nonstop schedules against the IndiGo and Etihad connecting options, and book well ahead if travelling around Ramadan or Hajj given how much demand spikes on this corridor.
Flight Duration | 9 hr(s) 30 mins |
Airport in Jakarta | |
Airport in Jeddah |




