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  About Jeddah

Jeddah is the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia and is also very close to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Its proximity to these cities is what attracts most tourists and pilgrims to Jeddah. It is also the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia. The country is known for standing by its customs and traditions strongly. You will get to witness the Islamic culture and their lifestyle first hand on your trip to Jeddah. There are, however, quite a few rules that every tourist must follow. But apart from these, Jeddah is also known as one of the hottest shopping destinations after Dubai. Jeddah is right along the Red Sea and also has beaches that tourists can access. You can either head to the beach to watch the sunrise or catch the sunrise by the beach. You can also make the most of all the water-based activities that the city has to offer to tourists. You can sign up for a tour of the city or explore it on your own. Jeddah is also known for its luxurious dining experience. You will find a lot of restaurants with a palatial decor and services that make you feel like royalty.

Best Time to Visit Jeddah

While Jeddah experiences summer and winter, it has very little chance of seeing rains throughout the year. August is the hottest month in the city, and January is the coldest one. It is recommended that you head to the city in the colder months. October to March is the best time to head to Jeddah. The days are warm, but the nights get really chilly. Make sure you pack your warm clothes while heading to Jeddah during winter. You will also have to book your hotel in Jeddah several weeks in advance since availability can be quite the issue at the last minute. You will also have to book your flight tickets to Jeddah well in advance before the prices increase at the last moment. Summer begins from April and lasts till September. While the early spring or summer is not all bad owing to the increase in temperature, if you can't bear the chilly nights, this is the perfect time to plan a trip to Jeddah. If you are travelling during the summer, make sure you carry an extra sunblock with you and stay well-hydrated. With Jeddah being a desert, the weather doesn't get too humid as such in summer. It's scorching hot, and it will only leave you too exhausted to venture out. The city does see a lot of tourists who are visiting Jeddah mainly to head to Mecca and Medina. Since winter is the high tourist season for Jeddah, a lot of restaurants and museums will have long queues. However, if you visit during early spring or late autumn season, you will find interesting offers and discounts here. You can attend the Red Sea International Film Festival in March, Al-Hemma Celebrations, Fireworks Shows and Kingdom of Stars in September. These are a few additional reasons for you to plan your trip to Jeddah in winter instead of summer. The temperature can reach a maximum of 45 degree Celsius during summer.

Places to Visit in Jeddah

Apart from its proximity to the holiest cities, Jeddah has quite a few things in store for tourists. The Al-Rahma Mosque and Bait Al Balad are some of the popular tourist spots in the city. Al-Rahma mosque boasts of Venetian-style architecture and is also called 'The Floating Mosque'. It was built in 1985 and is one of the most important places in the city. Jeddah Corniche is another tourist attraction in the city that you just can't miss. You can enjoy the scenic view of the Red Sea along with the fountains, sculptures and recreational areas that are present in the area. This is the perfect place to end your day at and make sure you catch the sunrise from here. Jeddah also has museums for all the art and history lovers in town. Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum of Jeddah is another tourist spot you won't regret visiting at all. It has a castle, mosque in it along with a museum that showcases the Pre-Islamic and Islamic artefacts. It is located in the centre of the city and reaching the museum will not be troublesome at all. Mecca Gate, which is also known as Quran gate, is located on the Jeddah-Makkah highway and was built back in 1979. The gate resembles the holy Quran to tourists and passengers headed to Mecca for their pilgrimage. It would be best if you also visited the Jeddah Waterfront, an important seaport in Jeddah. It has been serving as one for centuries now. It is also called the 'Bride of the Red Sea'. Don't be disappointed thinking that you won't be able to satisfy the shopaholic in you. Head over to one of the malls, especially the Red Sea Mall, and you can shop till you drop. It would be even better if you visit the malls during the sales season.

Souq-al-alwali is one of the best places in the city to go on a shopping spree. You will find genuine Islamic art, clothes and Arabian jewellery at a reasonable price if you know how to bargain. Naseef House used to be the royal residence of King Abdul Aziz. It is a restored coral house and a very beautiful one at that, too. However, make sure that you call ahead and make an appointment before you leave your hotel.

Things to do in Jeddah

You can either sign up for a sightseeing tour of the city or explore the main tourist spots in Jeddah yourself. Dune Bashing at the desert is a popularly taken up activity in Jeddah, and you will certainly not regret it. You can also opt for camel rides along the desert. A lot of tour companies will also be organising overnight camps at the desert that you can sign up for if you are up for it. Head over to the Red Sea to enjoy the most beautiful sunset. Al-Shallal is a theme park that attracts not only tourists about locals of the city but also the locals. Al-Shallal is a theme park and has quite a few human-made waterfalls and lakes. You can also go o a food tasting tour of the city and try some of the most delicious shawarma at the local food stalls. You can also have lots of beach fun while you are in Jeddah. If you love water and want to explore marine life, you can join the Desert Sea Divers and sign up for guided snorkelling or diving tours to the coral reefs of the Red Sea. You can also participate in other water-based activities like windsurfing, jet skiing, boating and fishing. Jeddah is known for making sure that tourists don't leave the city without falling in love with the traditional middle eastern cuisine. Sign up for a food tour of the city and dine at some of the finest restaurants in Jeddah.

Food and Restaurants in Jeddah

Middle Eastern cuisine is popular all over the world, and there is nothing better than experiencing it in the Middle East itself. Jeddah has an extraordinary culinary scene with kebabs and sushi with a touch of middle eastern spices. Al Khayam is a popular restaurant in Jeddah where you can dine like a king. Red and gold colours dominate the decor of the restaurant. You will find a variety of kebabs and masto-khiar here with a selection of caviars. Piatto prides itself in serving authentic and the most delicious Italian cuisine. For all you vegetarians out there, The Bellevue is a diner that serves not only middle eastern food but also has vegetarian food on its menu. You can head over to Ajji next door to try sushi and other Asian food. Toki is another popular restaurant that serves Chinese, Malaysian and Thai food. You can also head to Ginza I Chome if you are craving for some sushi. You can also try some authentic Turkish cuisine at Khayal. Don't forget to save some room for kunafa dessert if you are visiting this restaurant.

How to reach Jeddah (Transportation)

King Abdulaziz International Airport is the main airport in Saudi Arabia. The flight connectivity to Jeddah from India is excellent. Gulf Air, Oman Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines have frequent flights to Jeddah with layovers in Manama, Muscat and Al Madinah. If you book your flights well in advance, you might come across decent flight deals to Jeddah. In fact, you will get cheap flight tickets to Jeddah quite easily. The airport has a separate Hajj terminal for the pilgrims who are travelling to the city to head to the holy city of Mecca. Jeddah is quite close to Mecca, which is a very important place of worship for Muslims. The Hajj terminal can accommodate up to 80,000 passengers at a time and has facilities for people to perform their rituals for the annual Hajj.

  About Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian Airlines is the main state airline of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The head office is located in Jordan's capital city of Amman, with Queen Alia International Airport serving as its base of operations. In fact, the airline used to be known as Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines before the name change in 1986. Royal Jordanian Airlines currently operates across four continents and is one of the 30 members of AACO (Arab Air Carriers Organization). It is also a member of the Oneworld airline alliance. With more than 500 flights per week and over 100 daily departures, Royal Jordanian Airlines is among the busiest airlines in the middle east.

Royal Jordanian Airlines was established in 1963. Though it was founded by private shareholders, the government later took control. The fleet initially consisted of only three planes: two Handley Page Dart Heralds and a Douglas DC-7, with flights from Amman to only Cairo, Kuwait City, and Beirut. Later another Douglas DC-7 was added to the fleet, with Jeddah becoming the fourth location serviced by Royal Jordanian Airlines. Since then, the fleet has expanded, and as of June 2020, there are a total of 24 passenger flights and one cargo flight in the Royal Jordanian Airlines fleet.

Fleet size of Royal Jordanian Airlines

The Royal Jordanian Airlines currently has a fleet of 24 passenger planes and one cargo plane. Of the passenger flights, 5 are Airbus A319-100s, 6 are Airbus A320-200s, 2 are Airbus A321-200s, 7 are Boeing 787-8s, 2 are Embraer 175s, and 2 are Embraer 195s. The single Cargo plane in the Royal Jordanian Airlines fleet is an Airbus A310-300F.

The Airbus A319 is a short-medium range twin-engine commercial aircraft. It has a capacity of 124-156 people. It was introduced in 1995 and has been among the most popular commercial aircraft in the world. It has a shortened fuselage compared to the A320. It is one of the safest aircraft ever built, with no fatal accidents ever having been recorded.

The Airbus A320 was first launched in 1984, and has been a popular fixture in the narrow-body airplane class ever since. The Airbus A320 line of airplanes was the first to use digital fly-by-wire technology and side-stick flight controls. In 2019, the Airbus A320 series overtook its long-standing rival the Boeing 737 en route to becoming the highest-selling airplane. Its cutting-edge technology and safety have ensured an enduring legacy.

The Airbus A321 is a narrow-body twin-engine commercial airplane with a short-medium range. It carries between 185 and 236 passengers and is an upgraded version of the Airbus A320 series. The Airbus A321 series released in 1993.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a wide-body airplane and one of the biggest and most popular airplanes of all time. It has a passenger capacity of 200-330 people. A special feature of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is that it has a light-weight construction, with an estimated life of up to 44,000 flight cycles. Royal Jordanian Airlines has the Boeing 787-8 variant, which typically supports up to 242 passengers and has a range of up to 8464 miles. It is the first variant of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and is still highly in demand.

The Embraer E-Jet series, to which both the Embraer 175 and Embraer 195 belong, is a narrow-body twin-engine airplane with short-medium range that can carry between 66 and 125 passengers. The Embraer E-Jet series has been a popular lower-range airplane, particularly in the United States of America. The Embraer E-Jet series is popular because of its affordable nature and premium-quality features. The Embraer 175 usually houses around 78 passengers, while the Embraer 195 can carry between 100 and 125 passengers.

There are also as many as 17 types of planes that were in use at some point in the Royal Jordanian Airlines' history but have since been retired. These include Airbus A310-200s, Airbus A310-300s, Airbus A330-200s, Airbus A340-200s, Boeing 707-320Cs, Boeing 720Bs, Boeing 727-200s, Boeing 747-200s, Bombardier Q400s, Douglas DC-6s, Douglas DC-7s, Fokker F27 Friendships, Fokker F28 Fellowships, Handley Page Dart Heralds, Lockheed L-1011-500 Tristars, Sud Aviation Caravelle 10Bs, and Vickers Viscounts.

Baggage allowance

In most cases, Royal Jordanian Airlines has a baggage allowance of at the max one piece of carry-on luggage which should weigh no more than 7kgs and one piece of check-in luggage. The weight of the check-in luggage depends on the origin and destination of flights and the type of ticket purchased. In economy class, one piece of luggage between 23 and 30 kgs depending on origin and destination of flights is allowed. For flights to and from North America, up to 2 pieces of luggage of 23 kgs are allowed. Further, the airline also allows a piece of additional baggage for passengers who are travelling with infants and kids.

When it comes to Crown Class, the allowance increases to two bags, with each being up to 32 kgs depending on origin and destination of flights. In some cases, the additional bag has a 23 kg limit. It is essential for passengers to follow the rules of baggage allowance policy as shared by the airlines. Failing to do so would cause complications at the airport. Royal Jordanian Airlines might ask the passenger to either pay an extra tariff sum or ship the baggage in cargo. Sometimes, over inability for the airline to accommodate extra baggage space, they might even ask the passenger to unpack and repack with items that can be eliminated. To avoid any such situations, it is best to follow the protocols and avoid carrying extra weighing bags in the first place.

In-flight services

Select Royal Jordanian Airlines flights include an on-board personal Audio-visual entertainment system and personal headphones. The in-flight entertainment system includes Hollywood films and a selection of international media, TV shows, music, games, audiobooks, and various children's programming. In addition, Royal Jordanian Airlines offers a complimentary in-house magazine called Royal Wings. Royal Jordanian Airlines offers complimentary in-flight food and beverage. Crown class meals include a four-course meal including a soup, an appetiser, a main course, and dessert. Overall, the in-flight services provided by Royal Jordanian Airlines is exemplary and definitely memorable. Passengers would get to experience luxe most sublimely. The airline's flight attendants have also been trained to tackle all kinds of onboard situations, so rest assured, there won't be any concern onboard. Passengers can also request for amenity kits or pillows and blankets. Depending on whether it is a medium haul or long haul flight, the airline would provide the passenger with the necessary essential.

Popular routes and top cities for Royal Jordanian Airlines

Royal Jordanian Airlines provides flight services to 91 cities across 54 countries and four continents. Although there are not many domestic route cities that the airline caters to in Jordan, the international route connectivity, especially over Europe, the Middle East and African continents is top-notch.

The cities serviced by Royal Jordanian Airlines are Algiers, Vienna, Manama, Brussels, Montréal, Toronto, Guangzhou, Larnaca, Copenhagen, Alexandria, Cairo, El Arish, Sharm El Sheikh, Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Accra, Athens, Hong Kong, Budapest, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jakarta, Tehran, Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Mosul, Najaf, Sulaymaniyah, Shannon, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Milan, Rome, Amman, Aqaba, East Jerusalem, Nairobi, Kuwait City, Beirut, Benghazi, Misrata, Tripoli, Kuala Lumpur, Casablanca, Rabat, Amsterdam, Maastricht, Lagos, Karachi, Gaza, Manila, Doha, Bucharest, Moscow, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, Tabuk, Belgrade, Singapore, Barcelona, Madrid, Colombo, Khartoum, Geneva, Aleppo, Damascus, Bangkok, Tunis, Ankara, Istanbul, Kyiv, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, London, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Aden, Sana'a, and Zürich.

The countries serviced by Royal Jordanian Airlines are Algeria, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Yemen.

Why travel by Royal Jordanian Airlines?

Royal Jordanian Airlines is known to provide the best of services that one can receive during transit. With Royal Jordanian Airlines, the connectivity of international routes teamed with the world-class in-flight services and experience is worth every penny spent. Further, the airline has made life much easier for travellers by enabling web check-in services.

Passengers can simply go to the official website of the airline and do web check-in, ahead of the journey. This way, they get to avoid the long queues that often take over every airport's check-in counters. Another big perk is that passengers don't need to specifically wait at the airport and stare at their big screen to know Royal Jordanian Airlines' flight schedules and flight status. With just a click away, passengers can browse through their website on their phone and learn everything about the status of the flight and even know more about the baggage allowance and whether you will face complications.