Cheap flights from Riyadh to Medina from £56

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Riyadh RUHMedina MED
£56
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Mon, Apr 27
Riyadh RUHMedina MED
£59
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Wed, May 6
Riyadh RUHMedina MED
£59
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Sun, Apr 26
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How much do flights to Medina cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£56

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£111

Cheapest round-trip

£108

Average round-trip

£111

Nonstop flights in April

£59 – £172

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
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz
Average flights per week
262
Flight distance
708 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Riyadh to Medina in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Flyadeal
------------355
flynas
------------243
Saudi Arabian Airlines
------------132
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Saturday 5 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Flyadeal
5553555
flynas
3333555
Saudi Arabian Airlines
2212---------
Weekly flights: 67 totalDaily flights: 9.57 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Flyadeal
5555555
flynas
5544555
Saudi Arabian Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 68 totalDaily flights: 9.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Flyadeal
555422---
flynas
554------------
Saudi Arabian Airlines
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Weekly flights: 37 totalDaily flights: 5.29 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Medina

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
FlyadealFADF3Yes
flynasKNEXYYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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
18 Apr
37°C26°C
25 Apr
35°C21°C
Sunday
19 Apr
35°C27°C
26 Apr
36°C22°C
Monday
20 Apr
85%
32°C25°C
27 Apr
37°C25°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
33°C22°C
28 Apr
36°C25°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
33°C21°C
29 Apr
82%
32°C22°C
Thursday
23 Apr
32°C21°C
30 Apr
77%
32°C19°C
Friday
24 Apr
34°C20°C
1 May
34°C22°C
The distance between Riyadh and Medina is 708 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Saudi Arabian Airlines, Flyadeal, flynas, Fly Dubai, and Emirates. Riyadh and Medina have 262 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Riyadh to Medina?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Medina takes around 1.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Riyadh and Medina?
The flight distance between Riyadh and Medina is 708 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Medina?
Several carriers operate flights between Riyadh and Medina. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Flyadeal, Saudi Arabian Airlines, flynas.
What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad, Jizan.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medina?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medina and London, Manchester, Dammam, Birmingham, Dubai, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Istanbul, Tashkent, Muscat, Jeddah, Tabuk, Pristina, Glasgow, Bristol, Belfast, Edinburgh, Manama, Amman.
Which airports are there in Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
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 Riyadh and Medina?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Medina with Saudi Arabian Airlines, Flyadeal, flynas, Fly Dubai, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Medina?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh 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.
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