Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Madinah Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Doha and Madinah are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 14 Hamad International Airport to Madinah Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, go for the 00:50 Qatar Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 15:45 with Qatar Airways.
To ensure you catch your DOH to MED flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Madinah (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Qatar Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Madinah Airport.
Qatar Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Qatar Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for DOH to MED flights, with 96.8% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Madinah Airport. These are the top stopovers between DOH and MED:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Madinah Airport (MED)
Right now, $286 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Madinah Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $573. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DOH to MED.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Madinah Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DOH make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To reach Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DOH? If you've booked an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Madinah Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
Consider booking a hotel near MED if you're on a late Hamad International Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Madinah Airport rental car and explore Madinah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Madinah Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Madinah Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Madinah Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Madinah. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Madinah Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Madinah. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Hamad International Airport to Madinah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DOH to MED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Madinah, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Travel about 338 kilometres south to Jeddah to check off its popular sights. From Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad) to Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Mecca is another well-known destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 338 kilometres south of Madinah. No trip is complete without seeing Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.