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JED · Middle East
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- SAR
- Visa for PH
- eVisa available online
- OFW relevance
- High — major OFW corridor
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Philippine Airlines
PR
- Frequency
- 2× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Cebu to Jeddah Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Fares | 2026
Cebu to Jeddah Flights — 2026
Cebu (CEB) to Jeddah (JED) is the Visayas Hajj/Umrah feeder and OFW corridor to KSA’s west coast, flown nonstop by Philippine Airlines about 2 weekly with an 11-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares run PHP 35,000-50,000. Limited frequency means booking 12-16 weeks ahead is sulit — and many Visayas pilgrims still route via Manila for more options.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~11 hours nonstop, CEB to JED.
- Carriers nonstop: Philippine Airlines (PR).
- Frequency: ~2 weekly departures.
- OFW corridor: Yes — Hajj/Umrah feeder, healthcare, hospitality.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are late January through March and October to early November, with fares dipping to PHP 35,000-40,000. Avoid June-July (Hajj season) at all costs, kasi fares can spike 60-80% as pilgrims load up. Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr/Eid al-Adha brackets also tighten the limited 2-weekly seats sharply. Book 12-16 weeks out po para tipid; with only two weekly departures, last-minute fares within 21 days are usually mahal. Many Visayas-based OFWs and pilgrims compare with MNL routings for more flexibility.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Philippine Airlines (PR) — only nonstop ex-CEB |
|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 36,000-52,000 |
| Base baggage | 23 kg |
| OFW uplift | +10 kg (Bayani) = 33 kg |
| Frequency ex-CEB | ~2 weekly |
| OFW friendliness | High — Tagalog/Bisaya crew, flexible rebooking |
For more options (Saudia 45 kg Bayanihan, Cebu Pacific cheap base), connect via Manila.
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Oct-early Nov): PHP 35,000-40,000 (SAR 2,300-2,600 / USD 625-715).
- Mid (May, late Aug, late Nov): PHP 41,000-55,000 (SAR 2,700-3,600 / USD 730-980).
- Peak (Hajj Jun-Jul, Eid, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 68,000-92,000 (SAR 4,450-6,000 / USD 1,215-1,640).
OFW-specific notes
Kabayan, sulit ang direct CEB-JED para iwas Manila layover, lalo na sa Visayas-based kabayan. PAL’s Bayani 33 kg baggage is workhorse for end-of-contract pasalubong; Tagalog/Bisaya crew makes it familiar. Carry OEC, contract, and POLO clearance — Mactan-Cebu Immigration spot-checks. Paano kung Umrah trip lang? Show e-visa and Mecca accommodation booking; non-OFW pilgrims hindi kailangan OEC. With only 2x weekly schedule, flexibility is gold; consider Manila routings as backup for Hajj travel.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Cebu to Jeddah? Roughly PHP 35,000-50,000 (SAR 2,300-3,250 / USD 625-895) roundtrip economy off-peak; Hajj season hits PHP 68,000-92,000.
Madalas ba ang flights? 2x weekly lang ang PAL nonstop. Book 12-16 weeks ahead, lalo na Umrah/Hajj.
Pwede ba via Manila? Oo po — SV, PR, 5J via MNL. Mas malawak schedule at minsan mas mura.
Pwede ba e-visa? Oo po — KSA tourist e-visa since 2019 for non-OFW. OFWs use work visa.
Related guides on this site
- Manila to Jeddah flights →
- Flights to Saudi Arabia →
- Manila to Riyadh full pillar guide →
- Philippine Airlines carrier guide →
Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.