Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah is two hours 30 minutes behind Colombo and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CMB to MED flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CMB and MED include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Rs41,827 is the best price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs101,480. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CMB to MED, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
When it comes to Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CMB:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bandaranaike International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
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Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
From Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madinah. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport for August if you want to explore Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to MED in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, a trip to Jeddah will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Faisal Sports Park, Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Saudi Arabia, head for Mecca, roughly 338 kilometres south of Madinah. View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park are among its highlights.