Jeddah to Giza flights
Giza lies 1,238 km (769 mi) north-west of Jeddah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Jeddah | Giza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Egypt |
| Population | 4.7 million | 4.4 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | JED, 21 km out | CAI, 21 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Giza
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Egypt: money changes from the Rial to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Jeddah
Jeddah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Giza
Giza is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 32 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 21 km (13 mi) | 13,124 ft | 322 ft |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 32 km (20 mi) | 11,975 ft | 510 ft |
| Capital International Airport (regional) | CCE | 61 km (38 mi) | 11,980 ft | 761 ft |
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Staying in Giza
Our booking partner lists 515 places to stay in Giza. Of the 440 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (252), and 20 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 7,855 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Giza from Jeddah?
1,238 km (769 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Jeddah.
How long does it take to get from Jeddah to Giza by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jeddah and Giza?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Jeddah to Giza flights?
Typically King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Cairo International Airport (CAI); Giza also has SPX, CCE.
What currency do I need in Giza?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Giza?
Our booking partner lists 515 places to stay in Giza, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.