Flying from Philadelphia to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED): What you need to know
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is located in Madinah. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Philadelphia.
To ensure you get on your flight from Philadelphia to MED, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Going away during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Whether you'd like to explore another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Philadelphia to MED.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Philadelphia to MED flight, stay in one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport:
76% of flights departing Trenton-Mercer Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
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Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to central Madinah
From Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, central Madinah is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is Rs195,599. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs426,068. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to MED. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Philadelphia to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED). January is when most people travel to Madinah. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in December.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Book your Philadelphia to MED plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 25ºC.
More about Madinah
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madinah:
Your visit to Madinah should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Makkah and Medina, Al Masjid-e-Nabawi and Masjid Al Ghamamah.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 177 kilometres west of Madinah, a visit to Yanbu will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Flamingo beach, Yanbu Beach and Royal Commission Beach Yanbu.
Want ideas for other fascinating places to go in Saudi Arabia? Head 193 kilometres south of Madinah to Rābigh. Splash Water Park is one of the highlights in this area.
