Medina → Riyadh

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Direct flights from Medina to Riyadh

See how many direct flights run each week and which airlines operate them.

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Saudi Arabian AirlinesSaudi Arabian Airlines0 direct flights / week

Key info about flying to Riyadh

Depart from

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz

Arrive to

King Khalid International

Flights per week

290

Flight distance

708 km

Airlines that fly from Medina to Riyadh

Options may vary by recent bookings and your search.

Saudi Arabian AirlinesFlyadealflynasFly DubaiEmirates

Getting from Riyadh's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and Riyadh Metro.

Riyadh is served by King Khalid International Airport (RUH), located approximately 35 km north of the city center. The airport is one of the largest in Saudi Arabia and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include the Riyadh Metro, public buses operated by SAPTCO, taxis, ride-hailing services like Uber and Careem, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

45-60 min

SAR 4 – SAR 8; single journey fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-75 min

SAR 15 – SAR 25; varies by route

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

economical option

25-45 min

SAR 80 – SAR 150; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

25-45 min

SAR 60 – SAR 120; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

SAR 55 – SAR 110; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

25-45 min

SAR 150 – SAR 300; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

25-45 min

SAR 150 – SAR 400; per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in SAR (approximately 1 USD = 3.75 SAR); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Riyadh Metro Line 6 connects the airport to the city center; check schedules as service may vary.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available; journey times depend heavily on traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Weather in Riyadh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January20°C9°C
February23°C12°C
March28°C16°C
April33°C21°C
May38°C26°C
June42°C28°C
July43°C29°C
August42°C29°C
September39°C26°C
October34°C21°C
November26°C15°C
December21°C11°C
Hottest Month
43°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
358
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
8 Aug
44°C33°C
15 Aug
46°C34°C
Sunday
9 Aug
45°C35°C
16 Aug
46°C34°C
Monday
10 Aug
44°C33°C
17 Aug
46°C34°C
Tuesday
11 Aug
45°C33°C
18 Aug
45°C33°C
Wednesday
12 Aug
46°C34°C
19 Aug
44°C31°C
Thursday
13 Aug
46°C33°C
20 Aug
43°C30°C
Friday
14 Aug
46°C33°C
21 Aug
43°C29°C
The distance between Medina and Riyadh is 708 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Saudi Arabian Airlines, Flyadeal, flynas, Fly Dubai, and Emirates. Medina and Riyadh have 290 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Medina to Riyadh?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medina and Riyadh takes around 1.5 hours.

What is the flight distance between Medina and Riyadh?

The flight distance between Medina and Riyadh is 708 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Medina and Riyadh?

Several carriers operate flights between Medina and Riyadh. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include flynas, Flyadeal, Saudi Arabian Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Medina?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medina and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dammam, Edinburgh, Cairo, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Belfast, Istanbul, Jeddah, Doha, Karachi, Islamabad, Skopje, Pristina, Muscat, Kuwait City, Tabuk, Sarajevo.

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Manchester, Dubai, Birmingham, Dammam, Cairo, Tabuk, Amman, Abha, Dhaka, Jizan, Muscat, Istanbul, Ta if, Belfast, Manama, Kuwait City, Manila, Abu Dhabi.

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 Medina and Riyadh?

Currently, you can fly between Medina and Riyadh with Saudi Arabian Airlines, Flyadeal, flynas, Fly Dubai, Emirates.

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

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

Traveling between Medina and Riyadh, 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.

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