Travelling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Madinah and Riyadh share the same timezone, UTC+3.
You can choose from 131 weekly Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. The 01:40 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight available. Flyadeal operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MED to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport:
Flyadeal is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates MED to RUH flights. An impressive 82.45% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MED and RUH:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Currently, $64 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $129. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from MED to RUH by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MED to RUH.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
When it comes to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport's on-time performance, 77.98% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport from central Madinah, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MED:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're coming in on a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RUH:
Hit the road running by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The quietest month for a flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Riyadh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MED to RUH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another great place to check out during your time in Saudi Arabia. Head to this destination, located about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, for highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.