Travelling from Seattle 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 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Seattle to MED.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to MED departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
80% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can reach PAE from the centre of Seattle in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Seattle to MED flight? Relax in a hotel near Seattle Paine Field International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near MED and turn in quicker:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Seattle to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport flight.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is Rs191,090. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs318,844. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to MED. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Seattle to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Madinah. January is when most people book flights from Seattle to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Seattle to MED plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madinah to range from 24ºC to 44ºC.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Madinah
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madinah:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Madinah when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Makkah and Medina followed by Al Masjid-e-Nabawi and Masjid Al Ghamamah.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Yanbu is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Madinah. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Flamingo beach, Yanbu Beach and Royal Commission Beach Yanbu.
Thinking about other well-known places to go in Saudi Arabia? Journey 193 kilometres south of Madinah to Rābigh. Splash Water Park is a highlight in this area.
