Flying from Madinah Airport (MED) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Jeddah's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Madinah.
There are 45 Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport flights each week to choose from.
To ensure you get on your MED to JED flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Jet off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.
Royal Jordanian is the most punctual carrier that offers MED to JED flights. An exceptional 98.31% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MED and JED:
Riyadh Airport
Cairo Airport
Kuwait Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport (MED) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
Currently, $128 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $278. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MED to JED, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
Of the departures from Madinah Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Central Madinah to Madinah Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MED. Whether you have an early flight from Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you have a late Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near JED:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Jeddah Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and venture far and wide through Jeddah and beyond.
Booking your ride from Jeddah Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport to the centre of Jeddah has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Jeddah. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Madinah Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MED to JED sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.