Travelling from Islamabad Airport (ISB) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Islamabad Airport to Madinah Airport is 5 hours.
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, making Madinah two hours behind Islamabad.
Leave enough time to catch your ISB to MED flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
PIA is your gateway to discovering Madinah (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Saudi Arabia!). Browse the direct flights from Islamabad Airport to Madinah Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is PIA.
PIA is the most punctual carrier operating ISB to MED flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Islamabad Airport to Madinah Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ISB and MED include:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Karachi Airport
Handy information about Islamabad Airport (ISB)
When it comes to Islamabad Airport's on-time performance, 67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Islamabad Airport from central Islamabad, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ISB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Islamabad Airport to Madinah Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
If you're arriving on a late Islamabad Airport to Madinah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MED:
Pick up a Madinah Airport rental car and explore Madinah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Madinah Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from Islamabad Airport to Madinah Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Madinah based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Islamabad Airport to Madinah Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ISB to MED in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've seen Madinah. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Mecca is another must-experience destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 338 kilometres south of Madinah. No trip is complete without seeing Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.