Cheap flights from Shanghai to Medina from £335

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3 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Shanghai PVGMedina MED
£335
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Fri, Jul 24
Shanghai PVGMedina MED
£348
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Tue, Jul 21
Shanghai PVGMedina MED
£447
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Thu, Jul 23
Shanghai PVGMedina MED
£447
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Fri, Jul 24
Shanghai PVGMedina MED
£449
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Sat, Jul 25
Shanghai PVGMedina MED
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£698
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£712
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Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
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£770
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Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
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£772
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£797
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How much do flights to Medina cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£335

Cheapest round-trip

£698

Average round-trip

£943

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Medina

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

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 Jul
43°C28°C
18 Jul
44°C28°C
Sunday
12 Jul
43°C28°C
19 Jul
45°C28°C
Monday
13 Jul
44°C29°C
20 Jul
46°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
44°C29°C
21 Jul
47°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
44°C28°C
22 Jul
47°C29°C
Thursday
16 Jul
44°C29°C
23 Jul
46°C29°C
Friday
17 Jul
43°C29°C
24 Jul
45°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Medina. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Spring Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Shanghai and Medina have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
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 Shanghai and Medina?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Medina with Qatar Airways, Emirates, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Medina?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Medina?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
How many airports are there near Medina?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Medina depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Medina arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Medina depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Medina arrive?

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