Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Madinah eight hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to MED flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MEL and MED include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Rs172,577 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs341,244. These fares may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEL to MED. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to MED.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget to explore Madinah and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Madinah. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madinah. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to MED around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madinah. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Faisal Sports Park, Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Saudi Arabia, consider Mecca, about 338 kilometres south of Madinah. View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park are key highlights.