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Jeddah

King Abdulaziz International Airport

OEJN
904
Flights/Day
18:41
Local Time
Riyadh
Timezone
48ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
OEJN
MVFR
37°C
Clear Sky • 16kt • 3mi • 1004.00"
Observed: 15:00 UTC
MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
15:00
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16:00 TEMPO
CLR
21:00 BECMG
CLR
10:00 BECMG
CLR
11:00 TEMPO
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 21:00 local time
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.

Is turbulence at Jeddah dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Jeddah?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 39
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
SV1236
Saudia
RAE 18:45 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
XY449
Flynas
TUU 18:45 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
W62988
Wizz Air
+1 codeshare W4
VIE 18:55 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
6K761
Air Anka
+3 codeshares SV F3 XY
CAI 18:55 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
SV1324
Saudia
HAS 18:55 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
SM452
Air Cairo
HBE 19:00 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
IR1521
Iran Air
IKA 19:00 Local -- Forecast
JT81
Lion Air
PDG 19:10 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
MH151
Malaysia Airlines
KUL 19:10 Local airbus a330-323 Forecast
XY34
Flynas
RUH 19:20 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
W62302
Wizz Air
BUD 19:20 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
SV1888
Saudia
SHW 19:20 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
EY612
Etihad Airways
AUH 19:20 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
SV1545
Saudia
TUU 19:20 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
QR1187
Qatar Airways
DOH 19:30 Local airbus a350-1041 Forecast
SV1293
Saudia
URY 19:30 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
SV704
Saudia
KHI 19:35 Local boeing 777-3fg(er) Forecast
XY422
Flynas
+3 codeshares F3 XY SV
DMM 19:35 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
6E76
Indigo
AMD 19:40 Local airbus a321-252nx Forecast
GA981
Garuda Indonesia
CGK 19:40 Local boeing 777-3u3(er) Forecast
AH4421
Air Algerie
ALG 19:45 Local -- Forecast
SV389
Saudia
CAI 19:55 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
F3319
Flyadeal
+2 codeshares XY SV
DMM 19:55 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
MH155
Malaysia Airlines
JHB 20:00 Local -- Forecast
TK127
Turkish Airlines
IST 20:00 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
SV1046
Saudia
+2 codeshares XY F3
RUH 20:00 Local boeing 777-368(er) Forecast
SV1652
Saudia
+1 codeshare F3
AHB 20:05 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
SV1704
Saudia
ABT 20:05 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
KU786
Kuwait Airways
KWI 20:10 Local boeing 777-369(er) Forecast
SV1740
Saudia
BHH 20:10 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
W66230
Wizz Air
FCO 20:10 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
XC9462
Corendon Air
OGU 20:10 Local -- Forecast
W46392
Wizz Air Malta
MXP 20:10 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
SV1430
Saudia
MED 20:20 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
W65608
Wizz Air
LGW 20:20 Local airbus a321-271ny(xlr) Forecast
XY410
Flynas
+1 codeshare SV
DMM 20:30 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
XY573
Flynas
CAI 20:30 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
SV1780
Saudia (Skyteam Livery)
GIZ 20:35 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
EK804
Emirates
DXB 20:35 Local airbus a380-861 Forecast
18:45
Local
JED RAE
SV SV1236
airbus a321-211
18:45
Local
JED TUU
XY XY449
airbus a320-251n
18:55
Local
JED VIE
W6 W62988 +1
airbus a321-271nx
18:55
Local
JED CAI
6K761 +3
airbus a320-251n
18:55
Local
JED HAS
SV SV1324
airbus a320-214
19:00
Local
JED HBE
SM SM452
airbus a320-214
19:00
Local
JED IKA
IR IR1521
19:10
Local
JED PDG
JT JT81
airbus a330-343
19:10
Local
JED KUL
MH MH151
airbus a330-323
19:20
Local
JED RUH
XY XY34
airbus a320-251n
19:20
Local
JED BUD
W6 W62302
airbus a321-271nx
19:20
Local
JED SHW
SV SV1888
airbus a320-214
19:20
Local
JED AUH
EY EY612
airbus a321-231
19:20
Local
JED TUU
SV SV1545
airbus a320-214
19:30
Local
JED DOH
QR QR1187
airbus a350-1041
19:30
Local
JED URY
SV SV1293
airbus a320-214
19:35
Local
JED KHI
SV SV704
boeing 777-3fg(er)
19:35
Local
JED DMM
XY XY422 +3
airbus a320-251n
19:40
Local
JED AMD
6E 6E76
airbus a321-252nx
19:40
Local
JED CGK
GA GA981
boeing 777-3u3(er)
19:45
Local
JED ALG
AH AH4421
19:55
Local
JED CAI
SV SV389
airbus a330-343
19:55
Local
JED DMM
F3319 +2
airbus a320-251n
20:00
Local
JED JHB
MH MH155
20:00
Local
JED IST
TK TK127
airbus a321-271nx
20:00
Local
JED RUH
SV SV1046 +2
boeing 777-368(er)
20:05
Local
JED AHB
SV SV1652 +1
airbus a330-343
20:05
Local
JED ABT
SV SV1704
airbus a320-214
20:10
Local
JED KWI
KU KU786
boeing 777-369(er)
20:10
Local
JED BHH
SV SV1740
airbus a320-214
20:10
Local
JED FCO
W6 W66230
airbus a321-271nx
20:10
Local
JED OGU
XC XC9462
20:10
Local
JED MXP
W4 W46392
airbus a321-271nx
20:20
Local
JED MED
SV SV1430
airbus a320-214
20:20
Local
JED LGW
W6 W65608
airbus a321-271ny(xlr)
20:30
Local
JED DMM
XY XY410 +1
airbus a320-251n
20:30
Local
JED CAI
XY XY573
airbus a320-251n
20:35
Local
JED GIZ
SV SV1780
airbus a320-214
20:35
Local
JED DXB
EK EK804
airbus a380-861
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