Flight from Camiguin-Mambajao to Jeddah

Jeddah is a large political, trading and industrial centre of Saudi Arabia. It is many different things to its many millions of annual visitors. To Muslims, this dazzling port city is the gateway for Haji pilgrimages to the sacred Islamic cities of Medina and Mecca. To business travellers, sprawling Jeddah—the largest port on the resplendent Red Sea—is one of the most important commercial and financial capitals of the region. And to tourists, Saudi Arabia's second-largest city is a modern Middle Eastern metropolis offering world-class dining, splendid beaches, a fascinating old town, and phenomenal scuba diving. In Jeddah, tourists have a unique opportunity to see beautiful buildings and palaces from different epochs.

Best time to fly from Camiguin-Mambajao to Jeddah

Wintertime is the best time to visit Jeddah as well as the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Beginning from October and through to March, the temperatures stay under 30 °C, which is what is considered cool weather in Saudi Arabia. Jeddah has the desert climate prevailing. The daytime temperature is warm to hot, while it can also be cold at night.

Main airports available in Camiguin-Mambajao and Jeddah

Camiguin Airport - Camiguin Airport is an airport serving the general area of Mambajao located in the province of Camiguin in the Philippines. The airport is classified as a Class 2 principal (minor domestic) airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, a body of the Department of Transportation and Communications that is responsible for the operations of not only this airport but also of all other airports in the Philippines except the major international airports. The main airline that serves the flight route is Cebu Pacific.

King Abdulaziz International Airport - King Abdulaziz International Airport is the main airport serving Jeddah and the busiest airport in Saudi Arabia. The airport was named after a Saudi king who inaugurated in the year 1981. This airport serves as the civilian airport as well as the royal terminal, Royal Saudi Air Force base and accommodation for the airport staff. There are three main terminals currently serving civilian passengers. The Hajj Terminal is used only for the Muslim pilgrims before heading to Mecca for Hajj. The Hajj Terminal is so big that it can cater to up to 80,000 passengers simultaneously and named one of the largest airport terminals in the world. The South Terminal is currently operated by six local and international airlines, while the North Terminal is operated by other international airlines. There is no direct flight from Manila to Jeddah, but you can reach this city by taking transit flights.

Climate pattern in Camiguin-Mambajao and Jeddah

Jeddah is known for its dry and hot weather, but surprisingly it has very pleasant and cool winters. Jeddah is warm year-round and mostly dry, with average daily temperatures hitting around 32 °C during the peak summer months and dropping to the mid-20s in winter. However, summers in Jeddah can be extreme, with temperatures rising over 45 °C. Jeddah is also known for its dust storms which come from the deserts in the Arabian Peninsula. The best time to visit Jeddah would be from late October to March when the weather is not extreme and temperatures are between 10 and 20 °C.

Highlights in Jeddah

• Al Balad - The most important site in Jeddah is the old historic city known as Al Balad. It has also been recognized and protected by UNESCO. Al-Balad is one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Jeddah. Translating to 'the town', it was founded in the seventh century and served as the seaport of the region. Unfortunately, many of the sites in Al Balad were torn down as the city 'progresses' and expanded to include more commercial spaces. Fortunately, the city founded the Jeddah Historical Preservation Society in the early '90s and what was left is now preserved as the cultural and historical architectures of not just Al-Balad, but also of Jeddah.
• Souk al-Alawi - Despite the modernization of Jeddah, it still has those old trading areas and social features that are typically held around souks and mosques. Outside the Al-Balad area, these souks can be seen in several places. The better known and popular are Souk Al Nada, Souk Gabel, and Souk Al Alawi. Souk Al Alawi is located in the eastern part of Jeddah. It is the largest and traditional of all the souks in the country. It contains a good collection of old buildings and market stalls as well as modern buildings. Despite this proliferation of newer buildings, Souk al-Alawi remains as a priceless historical and cultural asset.
• Naseef House - Many of Jeddah's old coral buildings are badly kept and maintained. The exception is Nassef House, restored in 1990 by the Jeddah Historical Area Preservation Department. This building once belonged to one of Jeddah's powerful, trading family. It is now a museum and cultural centre. It houses several treasures from Jeddah's past including a 700-year-old flag mast and a 15th-century cannon. One unique feature of the building is a wide ramp to allow camel-mounted messengers to go all the way up to the top floor to deliver messages and food supplies. Naseef House, which is located in the Al-Balad area, was built in 1872 and completed in 1881 for Omar Nasseef Efendi, who was the governor of Jeddah then. This building became famous after King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud used it as a royal residence, after the siege of Jeddah in 1925. Now, it is also the head office of Jeddah's General Directory for Culture and Tourism. The admission charge is SR20 (PHP277) and opening hours are from 5 pm – 9 pm.