Cheap flights from Kyiv (KBP) - to Jeddah (JED)

Jeddah is the economical capital of Saudi Arabia, a port on the Red Sea coast, and the largest city in the Mecca Province. Its name is close to the Arabic word meaning “grandmother” and is associated with the legends about Eve. Begin your vacation with ease:

— Free online check-in on the airline company’s website

— Convenient tariff selection: Basic (hand baggage up to 9 kg), Standard (10% discounts on all the additional services, hand baggage 9+5 kg and hold baggage 23 kg), Flex (seat selection free of charge, 20% discounts on all the additional services, hand baggage 9+9 kg and hold baggage 32 kg)

— In the personal cabinet you can buy additional options, such as: onboard meals, additional baggage, seat selection, animal transportation, etc.

— SkyUp’s tasty menu developed in collaboration with a leading catering agency and as delicious as at a real restaurant. It can be ordered at the time of booking or in the personal cabinet, but at least 32 hours prior to the departure.

Jeddah: a passionate city offering amazing opportunities

The best time to visit Jeddah is from January to March, as well as in November. The daytime temperatures at this time start at 28 degrees, and the nighttime temperatures at 20 degrees. In the summer months, the daytime temperature is normally equal to 38 degrees, although it may even exceed 40 degrees. At night, the temperature drops to 27-30 degrees.

How to get to the city

You can only get from Jeddah's airport to the city center by taxi or in a rented car. To avail of the latter method, you must have a visa and an international driver's license. The traffic in this city is right-hand, the same as in Ukraine.  

Places worth visiting

Jeddah’s historical center has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list because it has traces of an ancient town that once existed in this place. It used to be a sort of gateway to Mecca, a sacred place of all Moslems. The other parts of Jeddah also have lots of interesting sites:

— Eve’s Tomb, the city’s most prominent monument.

— Both children and adults could be interested in visiting the Jeddah Corniche waterfront with playgrounds and a marvelous view of the coastline.

— If you want to buy world brands' products, go to shopping malls, such as Red Sea Mall, Al Salam Mall, Mall of Arabia, Aziz Mall.

— Al Balad, a city quarter with picturesque streets filled with Arabic fragrances and ancient architecture.

— The King Fahd Fountain, the world’s highest functioning fountain.

Where to stay

The cost of a low-budget single room, for example, at Taj Alarous Hotel Apartments, starts at $25.2*. A comfortable family room can be rented at a price starting at $48*. You may want to take a look at condominiums: La Fontaine Al Jawharah, Rotana Residence Apartments, etc. Of elite hotel complexes, the following ones are in demand: Ascott Sari Jeddah, Makarem Annakheel Village, Al Murjan Beach Resort, etc.

What to visit nearby

There are some well-known places in the vicinity of Jeddah:

— Mecca. The place of Prophet Muhammad's birth and of the origin of Islam. Nowadays it is a pilgrimage site for millions of Moslems to the main sacred place, Kaaba, surrounded with the Al-Haram mosque built in the 7th century.

— Medina. The second holiest site in Islam and a pilgrimage center. The main sights are the Prophet’s Mosque, Mosque of Al-Ghamama, the ruins of Kasr-Azim and Kasr-Sa­id-ibn-al-As palaces.

Christians are not allowed to visit these sacred places during Kurban Bayram and the pilgrimage. People of other faiths can visit them only during the period that is free from the hajj, and provided that they abide by the rules and are dressed properly.

Buy airline tickets from Kyiv to Jeddah

Airline tickets from Kyiv to Jeddah are available on SkyUp Airlines’ website. Follow the link and select the desired dateу.

We also give you the possibility to purchase airline tickets from Kyiv to Jeddah on the installment plan. Fly now, pay later.

* All the prices quoted in the text are relevant as of the date of publication.