Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Travelling during a popular month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Stansted Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between STN and MED:
Dubai Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from STN to MED, check whether you need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated often. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're travelling to.
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Stansted Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MED:
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey from central London to Stansted Airport takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour or so, depending on traffic.
Got an early flight from Stansted Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to STN:
More about Madinah
As soon as you've booked your flights from STN to MED, you'll want to find a hotel in Madinah. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Quba Mosque and Mount Uhud are just two of the big attractions to put on your Madinah to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Seven Mosques.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Madinah. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 49 minutes.
Complete your Madinah trip with hotels and a car rental
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How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Stansted Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is $341. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $663. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find flight tickets from STN to MED, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a ticket from Stansted Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
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When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madinah. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Stansted Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport for August if you want to explore Madinah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24 ºC and 44 ºC.
Look for flight tickets from STN to MED in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8 ºC and 25 ºC on average.