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Mon, Oct 26
Johannesburg JNBMedina MED
£328
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Wed, Oct 28
Johannesburg JNBMedina MED
£357
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Mon, Oct 26
Johannesburg JNBMedina MED
£358
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Thu, Oct 29
Johannesburg JNBMedina MED
£358
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Tue, Oct 27
Johannesburg JNBMedina MED
£358
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Fri, Oct 23
Johannesburg JNBMedina MED
£375
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Wed, Oct 28 – Mon, Nov 2
Johannesburg JNBMedina MED
£615
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Fri, Oct 23 – Wed, Oct 28
Johannesburg JNBMedina MED
£647
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Mon, Oct 26 – Fri, Oct 30
Johannesburg JNBMedina MED
£669
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Fri, Oct 23 – Wed, Oct 28
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£671
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Sun, Oct 25 – Fri, Oct 30
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£675
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How much do flights to Medina cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£328

Cheapest round-trip

£615

Average round-trip

£675

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Fly Safair

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Medina

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
flynasKNEXYYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Medina

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
69%
20°C15°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C12°C
18 Oct
18%
16°C11°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C12°C
19 Oct
14°C10°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
12%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
19°C13°C
21 Oct
19°C9°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
17°C11°C
Friday
16 Oct
49%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C9°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Medina. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, flynas, and Turkish Airlines. Johannesburg and Medina have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

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 Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International.

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 Johannesburg and Medina?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Medina with Fly Safair, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, flynas, Turkish Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Medina?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Medina?

Traveling between Johannesburg 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 Medina?

There are a number of airports in and around Medina. The main one is Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz and other nearby airports include Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz, Yanbu.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Medina depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Medina arrive?

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