Flying from Madinah Airport (MED) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is three hours behind Madinah and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MED to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madinah Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MED and LHR:
Istanbul Airport
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
Of all flights departing from Madinah Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Madinah to Madinah Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Madinah Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MED:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're getting in on a late Madinah Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion to explore London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Madinah Airport to London Heathrow Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Madinah Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MED to LHR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.