Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is 5 hours 45 minutes.
Hyderabad is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Madinah and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MED to HYD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Hyderabad (and then exploring more of India!) is a snap with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi 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 MED and HYD include:
King Khaled International Airport
Ahmedabad Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight is Rs29,473. A return fare is currently Rs81,965. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MED to HYD, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
When it comes to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport's on-time performance, 77.98% of flights complete their journey on time.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Madinah. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MED. Whether you've booked an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HYD instead:
Grab a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car and visit the lesser-known spots that'll make your trip unforgettable. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Hyderabad and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to the centre of Hyderabad has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Hyderabad based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Hyderabad, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 40ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MED to HYD in December. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
Hyderabad is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north of Hyderabad, a trip to Nagpur will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Ambazari Lake and Garden, Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills.
Around 483 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad, Nowrangapur is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
