Fly from Chicago to Jeddah with Etihad Airways
Book flights from Chicago to Jeddah and swap ‘The Windy City’ for ‘The Bride of the Red Sea.’
One of Saudi Arabia’s most cosmopolitan cities, Jeddah is home to exquisite restaurants, sleek hotels and stylish shopping malls. Discover the magical historical quarter and step back in time when you visit Al Balad. Spend your evenings walking along the Corniche, breathing in warm sea air along the shores of the Red Sea.
Flying from Chicago to Jeddah: FAQs
Is Jeddah easy to get around?
The easiest way to get around Jeddah is to hire a car and a private driver. The city isn’t suitable for walking around, with most people using their own cars to get about. If you don’t want to hire a car you will find plenty of taxis available to flag down or apps are available such as Uber and Careem.
What food is Jeddah known for?
With its seafront location, Jeddah is most famous for its seafood which is as fresh as it comes. Try flaky deep fried hammour, giant seafood platters, rock lobsters and langoustine. Kabsa is the national dish of Saudi Arabia and consists of rice mixed with chicken that has been slowly simmered in a spicy broth of tomatoes and spices.
Top tips for Chicago to Jeddah
Street food crawl
Swap Chicago’s iconic deep pan pizza for some authentic Arabic cuisine. The best place to discover all of Jeddah’s culinary delights in one place is in the historical Al Balad. Under its stunning and ancient architecture, you will find countless stalls of vendors selling delicious street food. Expect kebabs, hummus, flatbreads, baked goods, and so much more.
Stroll along the Corniche
Fans of Chicago Riverwalk are bound to delight in the relaxing walkways of the Corniche. Long stretches of sandy beach welcome you as you walk down towards the Red Sea. Take a dip in one of three swimming bays, explore the pier and parklands, try your hand at one of the water sports on offer, or cycle the full 2.6 miles (4.2km).