Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, making Madinah one hour ahead of Beirut.
To ensure you get on your BEY to MED flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut Airport to Madinah Airport. These are the top stopovers between BEY and MED:
Riyadh Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Madinah Airport (MED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Beirut Airport to Madinah Airport flight is $237. A round-trip fare is currently $515. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BEY to MED if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Beirut Airport to Madinah Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BEY to MED by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Beirut Airport to Madinah Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
85% of flights departing from Beirut Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of BEY.
Central Beirut to Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near BEY? If you've booked an early flight from Beirut Airport to Madinah Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Beirut Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Madinah Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and experience more of Madinah and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Madinah Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Madinah Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Madinah Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Madinah. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from Beirut Airport to Madinah Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Madinah based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Beirut Airport to Madinah Airport for August if you want to go to Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BEY to MED in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres south of Madinah, a trip to Jeddah will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, Mecca is another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.