Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
The timezone in Madinah is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LGW to MED flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and MED:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Rs48,672 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs82,566. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to MED if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to MED is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Grab a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and explore Madinah and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Madinah has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Madinah based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to MED in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
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Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, Mecca is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. No visit is complete without checking out View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.