Direct Flights from Washington to Jeddah
Nonstop service from IAD to JED on SV. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
About Jeddah
Jeddah is the largest city in Mecca Province, the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh, and the country’s main commercial center. It is in the Hejaz region along the Red Sea coast. The city’s metropolitan area is coterminous with Jeddah Governorate. With a population of 3,751,722, Jeddah is among the largest cities in the Middle East. The city extends for about 70 kilometers (43 mi) and is home to Jeddah Islamic Port, one of the busiest ports in the region.
Top things to do in Jeddah
- The King Fahd’s Fountain, also known as the Jeddah Fountain, is a prominent landmark in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and holds the distinction of being the tallest fountain in the world.
- The Tomb of Eve, also known as Eve's Grave and Eve's Tomb, is an archaeological site located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is considered by some Muslims to be the burial place of Eve.
- The Gate of Mecca, Mecca Gate or Makkah Gate, also known as Qur'an Gate, is an arch gateway monumental on the Makkah al-Mukkarramah road of the Jeddah–Makkah Highway.
- Nasseef House or Nassif House is a historic house in Al-Balad, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- The Khuzam Palace is a major palace and museum in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It houses the Jeddah Regional Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography.
- Al-Shallal Theme Park is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The park is owned by Tarfeeh Fakieh Group. The park officially opened on November 25, 2004.
- The Qishla of Jeddah is a historical edifice in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, built in 1525 to be a military castle of the Ottoman army. Today, the ruins of the castle lay beneath the Jeddah branch of the ministry of defense.
- Asfan Castle is a historical edifice in Asfan Village, 30 km North of both Jeddah and Mecca, Saudi Arabia, built in the eighteenth century -Exact date is disputed- as an outpost of the Ottoman army, Monitoring the road b…
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Jeddah
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Jeddah is December–March, when the weather is mildest, with daytime highs around 85°F.
- How long to stay
- Three or four days is enough to take in Jeddah's highlights, from King Fahd's Fountain, Tomb of Eve, and Mecca Gate and more.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Washington to Jeddah?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to Jeddah (JED) on SV.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to Jeddah?
- SV flies nonstop between Washington (IAD) and Jeddah (JED).
- How far is Jeddah from Washington?
- Jeddah is about 6,581 miles from Washington by air.
- What is there to do in Jeddah?
- Popular things to do include King Fahd's Fountain, Tomb of Eve, Mecca Gate, Nasseef House, and more.
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