Cheap flights from Jeddah to London

October tends to price lowest, so flexible travellers should start with autumn. From there, fares generally rise through the winter holidays and the summer peak, with quieter shoulder weeks in between. Weekday departures are often priced lower than weekend ones, and midweek returns can help too. London's summer and the school holiday periods push demand up, while the weeks just after New Year and early autumn tend to be calmer. Check the calendar around Christmas and Easter school breaks, since both lift prices on this route.

Fares on this route split into two groups. Low-cost carriers such as Pegasus, Ajet, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta and Wizz Air UK keep the base fare lean, so checked bags, seat choice and meals usually cost extra. Full-service carriers such as Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Aegean Airlines and Gulf Air bundle more into the ticket, including baggage and in-flight service on most fares. Direct flights exist, but not every airline flies non-stop, so check whether your chosen fare is direct or connects through the carrier's hub. Compare what is included before you book, since a cheap base fare can grow once extras are added.

Getting into town depends on which London airport you land at. Heathrow and Gatwick have fast rail and Underground links into central London, so the transfer is straightforward. Stansted and Luton sit further out and rely on express trains and coaches, which take longer but run frequently. London City is the closest to the centre, with DLR and Tube connections. Watch which airport your ticket names, since a cheaper fare into a distant airport can cost time and an extra transfer. Factor the arrival airport into the total journey when you compare options.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of London

8.8 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your itinerary is one ticket or separate tickets, since a missed connection on separate tickets is your own cost.
• Confirm if the flight is direct or connecting, and allow enough transfer time when it connects.
• Check baggage rules, especially with low-cost carriers where checked bags and cabin size limits carry fees.
• Check which London airport you arrive at, since the five airports sit at very different distances from the centre.
• Check passport and visa requirements for the United Kingdom before you travel.
• Check school holiday and Christmas dates, which push fares up on this route.