Travelling from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Abuja Airport to Madinah Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
Madinah is two hours ahead of Abuja and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ABV to MED flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Madinah (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Abuja Airport to Madinah Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Saudia.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abuja Airport to Madinah Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ABV and MED:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Handy information about Abuja Airport (ABV)
When it comes to Abuja Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Abuja to Abuja Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Abuja Airport to Madinah Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ABV:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
If you have a late Abuja Airport to Madinah Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MED:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Madinah Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget to explore Madinah and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Madinah Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Abuja Airport to Madinah Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Madinah. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Abuja Airport to Madinah Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ABV to MED in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madinah. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
If you're eager to discover another side of Saudi Arabia, consider Mecca, about 338 kilometres south of Madinah. Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif are the start of reasons to visit.