Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Edinburgh three hours behind Madinah.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MED to EDI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between MED and EDI include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is $241. A return fare is currently $595. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MED to EDI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MED to EDI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, 77.98% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madinah to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MED:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to the centre of Edinburgh has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Edinburgh in January.
Lock in your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MED to EDI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another corner of United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, roughly 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are the start of reasons to visit.