Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Riyadh and Madinah share the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 132 weekly King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Saudia is the earliest you can take. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RUH to MED flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Madinah (and then other parts of Saudi Arabia) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is flyadeal.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates RUH to MED flights. A reliable 88.46% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between RUH and MED include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Currently, Rs14,328 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs28,297. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from RUH to MED, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RUH to MED.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RUH land at their destination as scheduled 86.76% of the time.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near RUH. Whether you've booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Book a hotel close to MED if you're taking a late King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and chase adventure across Madinah and beyond.
Booking your ride from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Madinah. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Madinah based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to MED in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, a visit to Jeddah will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Faisal Sports Park, Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Saudi Arabia, head for Mecca, about 338 kilometres south of Madinah. View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park are among the biggest draws.