Thinking of visiting Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Hajj or vacation but you don’t know how to go about your bookings? Here we give you details on Nigeria to Saudi Arabia flight bookings as well as other things to know.
Saudi Arabia has an excellent reputation as one of the most visited countries in the world. Saudi Arabia boasts of more than 10 million travellers each year. Most of these people are tourists who are there for a pilgrimage to Mecca; Islam’s holy city.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest exporter of oil and one of the richest countries on the planet. The tourism focus of Saudi Arabia has made it possible for a massive influx of visitors into the country.
However, the landscape of the country also encourages travellers to stay longer and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the kingdom.
Visiting Saudi Arabia will expose you to the natural beauty of the empty Red Sea beaches like Haql, Beesh, Farasan, Al-Shuaibah and Yanbu.
The vibrant coral reefs and expansive dunes are natural wonders to behold in addition to the over 200 museums littered around the country.
In Saudi Arabia, it is also easy to find hotels to suit your budget ranging from five-star luxury hotels to modest and clean accommodation.
So, whether you are planning to visit Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, or for vacation, we have got you covered. On this post, we will be sharing with you some important details that will make your trip a memorable experience. Read on.
Booking a Flight from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia
With the advent of the internet, a lot of things can happen within a twinkle of an eye. Gone are those days when we have to take long trips to the airport and stand in a long queue all to get a flight ticket.
Just pick up your smartphone, tablet or PC, log on to the website of the airline you wish to use, book a flight and input your correct full details. Next step is to pay for your ticket.
Afterwards, you will have the details of the flight, including the take-off time, duration of trip your seat number, and so on.
It is important to note that ticket prices are not constant. They can increase or decrease depending on several factors including airline, weather condition as well as take-off time.
With a good number of airline options available, it is essential to take out time to compare prices of flight tickets of the various airlines available to get the best possible deal.
More so, if you want to economise, it is advisable to book your flight tickets as early as possible. Meanwhile, tickets booked one month to the travel date will be far cheaper than a ticket booked few days or hours to the time of departure.
Third-Party Website to Make Nigeria to Saudia Arabia Flight Bookings
Apart from the official booking portals of airlines travelling to Saudi Arabia, potential travellers can also take advantage of 3rd party websites and apps.
These sites and apps enable you to compare prices as well as departure times of available flights and enjoy the best deals on offer.
The following are some third-party websites you can visit to compare flight prices to Saudi Arabia:
Idealo Flights: With this 3rd party portal, you have the option of choosing the best offers on tickets from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia. You also have the option of selecting a convenient airport for take-off across major cities in Nigeria, including Lagos, Abuja and Kano.
Wego : On the Wego portal, travellers enjoy the privilege of comparing prices of flight tickets of various airlines to Saudi Arabia at a glance. You can easily book for a round-trip or one-way ticket using this website.
Farecompare : As the name connotes, this website conveniently helps travellers to compare airfares from Lagos to Saudi Arabia. You can also view at a glance, the flight schedule summaries of various airlines plying the Nigeria-Saudi Arabia route.
Price of Flight Ticket from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia
We have several airlines which ply Nigeria to Saudi Arabia route. Let’s take a look at the costs of their flight tickets. The below-listed prices of the various airlines are strictly for flight tickets from the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos to the international airport in Jeddah.
Air France
Economy
₦800,000 – ₦1,100,000
Business Class
₦1,300,000 – ₦1,700,000
Egyptair
Economy
₦350,000 – ₦400,000
Business Class
₦400,000 – ₦600,000
Turkish Airways
Economy
₦400,000 – ₦550,000
Business Class
₦750,000 – ₦900,000
Etihad Airways
Economy
₦600,000 – ₦800,000
Business Class
₦800,000 – ₦1,000,000
Emirates Air
Economy
₦600,000 –₦900,000
Business Class
₦900,000 – ₦1,100,000
Please, it is essential to note that these prices are subject to change which is as a result of some factors which may include fuel prices and the currency exchange rate at that point in time.
Moreover, being one of the most visited countries in the world, especially during Hajj, the high demand for flight tickets can cause a skyrocketing of ticket prices.
It is also important to note that passengers have the option of buying a one-way ticket or a return ticket. One way tickets are most time, half the price of return tickets. This implies that the return ticket already includes both to and fro prices.
Flight Duration from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia
There is no specific flight time between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, as this depends on several factors. These include the route taken, number as well as types of stopovers, waiting duration, weather condition, and so on.
As a form of estimated calculation, it can take a little over 24hrs from Lagos to Riyadh via Istanbul. About 30 hours from Lagos to Riyadh via Dubai. However, it is a bit over 10 hours on non-stop flights from Lagos to Riyadh.
Here are a few fantastic places you may love to visit in Saudi Arabia
National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Jabal Thawr
Jamaraat Bridge
Rock Carving Sites
Madain Saleh
King’s Fountain
Dumat al Jundal
Al-Ula
Jabal al-Lawz
Jeddah Tower
Conclusion
Travelling to Saudi Arabia from Nigeria is very easy. Now you know the cost of the tickets and other things about the country. Why are you still waiting? Start packing your bags for this lifetime travel experience. When you get to Saudi Arabia, don’t forget to do some shopping.
I hope you find this post useful. Feel free to drop your comments as well as suggestions in the box below. Thanks for reading.
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