Flying from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED): What you need to know
Madinah is eight hours behind Melbourne. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is located in Madinah, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to MED. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to MED leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MED flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport land at their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
Consider booking a hotel close to MED if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Follow your own route with a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and venture far and wide through Madinah and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to central Madinah
From Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, central Madinah is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is $1,085. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,117. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to MED, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
January is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED). Visit Madinah in September for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to MED plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madinah
Start your Madinah trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Madinah won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Makkah and Medina, Al Masjid-e-Nabawi and Princess Sheikha Mosque.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Yanbu is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Madinah. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Yanbu Historic Area, Dolphin beach resort yanbu and Flamingo beach.
Rābigh is another place you shouldn't miss during your travels in Saudi Arabia. Head on over to this destination, which is roughly 193 kilometres south of Madinah, to visit highlights like Splash Water Park.