Flying from Madinah Airport (MED) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Madinah Airport to Riyadh Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Madinah and Riyadh are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
You can choose from 99 weekly Madinah Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight you can take. Saudia operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
To ensure you get on your MED to RUH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Madinah Airport to Riyadh Airport. When you're ready to start your Riyadh holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Saudi Arabia:
Saudia has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Saudia tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MED to RUH flights, with 81.35% of services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madinah Airport to Riyadh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MED and RUH include:
Jeddah Airport
Kuwait Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madinah Airport, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Madinah Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Madinah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MED? If you're boarding an early flight from Madinah Airport to Riyadh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Consider checking in to Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel after touching down from your Madinah Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. It's not too far from RUH and a handy option if you want to get some rest right away.
Go where the road takes you with a Riyadh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and chase adventure across Riyadh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Riyadh Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Madinah Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riyadh. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Madinah Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MED to RUH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Riyadh, now it's time to discover other parts of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to tick off its leading attractions. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Want ideas for other well-known places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Head 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is a highlight in the area.