Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Madinah Airport.
Jeddah and Madinah share the same timezone, UTC+3.
There are 36 Jeddah Airport to Madinah Airport flights every week to choose from.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your JED to MED flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Saudia is your gateway to discovering Madinah (and perhaps some other great corners of Saudi Arabia!). Check out the direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Madinah Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Saudia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 81.59% of services arriving on schedule, Saudia has the best on-time record for JED to MED flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Madinah Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between JED and MED:
Riyadh Airport
Cairo Airport
Sharm El Sheikh Airport
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
75% of flights leaving from Jeddah Airport make it to their destination on time.
Jeddah Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Madinah Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near JED:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
Book a hotel close to MED if you're on a late Jeddah Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Madinah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and see more of Madinah and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Madinah Airport around four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from Jeddah Airport to Madinah Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Madinah based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Jeddah Airport to Madinah Airport for August if you'd like to visit Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JED to MED in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
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, its top attractions include Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Mecca is another favourite 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.