Travelling from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sphinx International Airport to Madinah Airport.
The timezone in Madinah is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Giza.
Your SPX to MED flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Madinah (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a breeze with Flynas. This popular airline has direct flights from Sphinx International Airport to Madinah Airport.
Flynas tops the list for bookings on this route.
Flynas is a leader in on-time performance for SPX to MED flights, with 84.62% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sphinx International Airport to Madinah Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SPX and MED:
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Sharjah Airport
Handy information about Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
When it comes to Sphinx International Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sphinx International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Giza. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your flight from Sphinx International Airport to Madinah Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a short drive from SPX, stay at Prime Select West Sodic and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
Book a hotel close to MED if you're on a late Sphinx International Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Madinah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and find adventure across Madinah and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Madinah Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
September is the busiest month for flights from Sphinx International Airport to Madinah Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Madinah in March.
When booking your flight from Sphinx International Airport to Madinah Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SPX to MED sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madinah. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Mecca is another must-experience destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 338 kilometres south of Madinah. No journey is complete without visiting Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.