Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 3 hours.
Madinah is one hour behind Muscat and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are 34 Muscat International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MCT to MED flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can travel nonstop to Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with SalamAir on this route.
With 79.66% of its services landing on schedule, Oman Air is the most punctual carrier offering MCT to MED flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MCT and MED:
Dubai Airport
Bahrain International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Rs37,357 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs70,066. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MCT to MED, book your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that take off from MCT arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MCT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
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 Muscat International 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 providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle 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 is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Madinah. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madinah. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Muscat International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to MED in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres south of Madinah, a visit to Jeddah will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Faisal Sports Park, Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain.
Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, Mecca is another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.