Cheap flights from Columbus to Medina from £647

Cheap flights from Columbus to Medina from £647

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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Columbus CMHMedina MED
£647
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Tue, Apr 28
Columbus CMHMedina MED
£647
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Columbus CMHMedina MED
£665
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Columbus CMHMedina MED
£671
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3 stops
Fri, May 1
Columbus CMHMedina MED
£681
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Columbus CMHMedina MED
£762
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Mon, Apr 27 – Tue, May 5
Columbus CMHMedina MED
£1,223
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Mon, Apr 27 – Tue, May 5
Columbus CMHMedina MED
£1,227
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Mon, Apr 27 – Mon, May 4
Columbus CMHMedina MED
£1,240
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Fri, May 1 – Fri, May 8
Columbus CMHMedina MED
£1,261
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Fri, May 1 – Fri, May 8
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£1,281
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£1,314
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How much do flights to Medina cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£647

Cheapest round-trip

£1,223

Average round-trip

£1,440

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

Getting from Medina's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose public buses.

Medina is served by Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), located approximately 15 km northeast of the city center. As one of the holiest cities in Islam, Medina welcomes millions of visitors annually, particularly during Hajj and Umrah seasons. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, hotel shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

SAR 50-SAR 80 (metered fare; approximately $13–21 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

SAR 35-SAR 70 (varies by demand; approximately $9–19 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-35 min

SAR 35-SAR 70 (varies by demand; approximately $9–19 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

regional ride-hailing app

30-50 min

SAR 10-SAR 20 (approximately $3–5 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

SAR 0-SAR 100 (often complimentary; check with hotel)

scheduled by hotel (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-35 min

SAR 100-SAR 200 (pre-booked; approximately $27–53 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-35 min

SAR 150-SAR 300 (per day; approximately $40–80 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in SAR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • During Hajj and Umrah seasons, expect significantly higher demand and longer wait times for all transport options.
  • Taxi fares are metered; agree on fare before departure or ensure meter is running.
  • Ride-hailing apps Uber and Careem are widely used and accepted at the airport.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Medina

Depart from
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz
Average flights per week
344
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Medina

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
Aer LingusEINEINo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Medina

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January22°C11°C
February25°C12°C
March30°C16°C
April34°C20°C
May38°C24°C
June41°C27°C
July42°C27°C
August42°C27°C
September40°C26°C
October35°C21°C
November28°C16°C
December24°C12°C
Hottest Month
42°C
August
Coldest month
11°C
January
Sunny days
356
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
31°C15°C
18 Apr
38°C25°C
Sunday
12 Apr
30°C15°C
19 Apr
37°C25°C
Monday
13 Apr
33°C17°C
20 Apr
36°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
36°C20°C
21 Apr
36°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
82%
36°C21°C
22 Apr
35°C23°C
Thursday
16 Apr
70%
35°C22°C
23 Apr
35°C19°C
Friday
17 Apr
36°C21°C
24 Apr
34°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Medina. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Wizz Air, and Aer Lingus. Columbus and Medina have 344 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medina?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medina and London, Manchester, Dammam, Riyadh, Birmingham, Dubai, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Istanbul, Tashkent, Muscat, Jeddah, Tabuk, Pristina, Glasgow, Bristol, Belfast, Edinburgh, Manama.
Which airports are there in Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
What airports are near Medina?
The main airport in Medina is Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz. It is also served by Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz, Yanbu.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and Medina?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Medina with Turkish Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Wizz Air, Aer Lingus.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Medina?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus and Medina, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Columbus and Medina?
Traveling between Columbus and Medina, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
How many airports are there near Medina?
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What time do flights between Columbus and Medina depart?
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