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Flights to Madinah at a glance
| Airport | Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) |
|---|---|
| Distance to Masjid an-Nabawi | About 15 km, 20 to 30 minutes by car |
| Saudi airlines | Saudia, flynas, flyadeal |
| Onward to Makkah | Haramain train, about two hours |
| Busiest periods | Ramadan, especially the last ten nights, and the weeks around Hajj |
Madinah is a good first stop for pilgrims who want a calmer start: the airport is close to the mosque, and the train then carries you on to Makkah for Umrah. Remember that if you go to Makkah for Umrah after Madinah, you put on ihram before crossing the miqat on the way.
Which airlines fly to Madinah?
Saudia, flynas and flyadeal fly to Madinah, and foreign airlines such as Pegasus, EgyptAir, flydubai, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have offered routes there. Schedules change by season, so compare direct and one-stop options on your dates with the search above.
How do you get from Madinah airport to Masjid an-Nabawi?
- Taxi or ride-hailing: about 15 km, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Hotel transfer: many central hotels offer airport pick-up.
- Haramain train: Madinah station is about 10 km from the mosque, useful when you arrive from Makkah or Jeddah.
Madinah or Jeddah?
If you plan to visit both holy cities, consider an open-jaw ticket: fly into Madinah and out of Jeddah, or the reverse. The Haramain train links Madinah and Makkah in about two hours. Compare with flights to Jeddah for Umrah.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Madinah airport from Masjid Nabawi?
About 15 km, 20 to 30 minutes by car.
Does Madinah airport have international flights?
Yes. It takes international flights from Turkey, Egypt, the Gulf, Asia and other regions, as well as domestic routes.
How do I get from Madinah to Makkah?
By the Haramain high-speed train, about two hours, or by road.
Is it better to fly into Madinah or Jeddah for Umrah?
It depends on your route and prices. Flying into one and out of the other avoids travelling back on the same road.
Official sources
Check visas, transport and pilgrimage rules on the official sites before you travel:
- Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah (MED), Tibah Airports
- Haramain High Speed Railway (Makkah, Jeddah, KAEC, Madinah)
- Nusuk, the official Hajj and Umrah platform (Ministry of Hajj and Umrah)
- Saudi eVisa, the official tourist visa website
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Flight information comes from public schedules and airport guides checked in October 2026; routes and frequencies change by season.