Flying from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lagos Airport to Madinah Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, making Madinah two hours ahead of Lagos.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your LOS to MED flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Saudia is your gateway to exploring Madinah (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Saudi Arabia!). Check out the direct flights from Lagos Airport to Madinah Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lagos Airport to Madinah Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LOS and MED:
Hamad International Airport
Cairo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
66% of flights that leave from Lagos Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LOS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Lagos Airport to Madinah Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
Consider booking a hotel close to MED if you're catching a late Lagos Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madinah Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and explore beyond Madinah's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Madinah Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
September is the busiest month for flights from Lagos Airport to Madinah Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Madinah in March.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Lagos Airport to Madinah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LOS to MED sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, a visit to Jeddah will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, Mecca is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.