Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport
OEJNCurrent Weather
Cloud Forecast
About King Abdulaziz International Airport
Jeddah's Red Sea location brings extreme heat and occasional dust. Generally light turbulence.
Is Jeddah Airport turbulent?
Jeddah faces severe sandstorms and occasional flash flooding. In November 2022, a violent hailstorm damaged two aircraft during approach, with 179mm of rain falling in six hours, the highest ever recorded. Sandstorms can bring 60 km/h winds, reducing visibility and forcing flight rescheduling. The Red Sea coastal location adds humidity challenges.
- November 2022: 179mm rain in 6 hours damaged aircraft in-flight
- Sandstorms bring 60 km/h winds and reduced visibility
- Red Sea humidity combines with desert dust
What happened during the 2022 Jeddah hailstorm?
A Saudia Airbus A330 encountered severe hail and turbulence during approach, suffering significant damage despite landing safely. A Libyan Airlines A320 was also damaged in the same storm. The event dumped record rainfall that caused fatal flash flooding in the city. Such extreme events are rare but demonstrate the region's potential for sudden severe weather.
When is the best time to fly from Jeddah?
November through February offers cooler temperatures and lower sandstorm frequency. Spring can bring dust storms from the interior. Summer is extremely hot (45C+) but usually clear. The Hajj pilgrimage season brings massive passenger volumes regardless of weather. Monitor forecasts during transitional seasons.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 36
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ705
Royal Jordanian |
AMM | 09:00 Local | airbus a320-271n | Forecast |
GF182
Gulf Air |
BAH | 09:00 Local | airbus a321-231 | Forecast |
SV1322
Saudia |
HAS | 09:00 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
SV1018
Saudia |
RUH | 09:00 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
|
F3112
Flyadeal |
RUH | 09:00 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
IY513
Yemenia |
RIY | 09:00 Local | airbus a320-233 | Forecast |
SV566
Saudia |
DXB | 09:00 Local | airbus a321-251nx | Forecast |
XY565
Flynas |
CAI | 09:10 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
6E66
Indigo |
CCJ | 09:15 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
PA171
Airblue |
KHI | 09:15 Local | airbus a321-211 | Forecast |
|
F3166
Flyadeal |
RUH | 09:20 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
SV365
Saudia |
TUN | 09:25 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
XY402
Flynas |
DMM | 09:25 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
XY439
Flynas |
GIZ | 09:30 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
XY637
Flynas |
KHI | 09:30 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
SV265
Saudia |
IST | 09:35 Local | airbus a321-251nx | Forecast |
XY425
Flynas |
AHB | 09:35 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
SV1840
Saudia |
EAM | 09:35 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
MS666
Egyptair |
CAI | 09:40 Local | boeing 737-866 | Forecast |
EW1159
Eurowings |
BER | 09:40 Local | airbus a321-251nx | Forecast |
SV1644
Saudia |
AHB | 09:40 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
TK97
Turkish Airlines |
IST | 09:40 Local | airbus a330-223 | Forecast |
SV1234
Saudia |
RAE | 09:45 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
SV1108
Saudia |
DMM | 10:00 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
SV345
Saudia |
ALG | 10:00 Local | boeing 777-219(er) | Forecast |
SV1020
Saudia |
RUH | 10:00 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
XY18
Flynas |
RUH | 10:15 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
|
6K753
Air Anka |
CAI | 10:15 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
RJ727
Royal Jordanian |
AMM | 10:20 Local | airbus a320-271n | Forecast |
FZ832
Flydubai |
DXB | 10:30 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
XY501
Flynas |
DXB | 10:30 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
|
F3102
Flyadeal |
RUH | 10:35 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
SV373
Saudia |
CMN | 10:40 Local | boeing 777-368(er) | Forecast |
XY447
Flynas |
TUU | 10:50 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
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F3303
Flyadeal |
DMM | 10:55 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
G9328
Air Arabia |
CAI | 10:55 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
RJ705
GF182
SV1322
SV1018
IY513
SV566
XY565
6E66
PA171
SV365
XY402
XY439
XY637
SV265
XY425
SV1840
MS666
EW1159
SV1644
TK97
SV1234
SV1108
SV345
SV1020
XY18
RJ727
FZ832
XY501
SV373
XY447
G9328