Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Madinah Airport is 6 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Madinah is UTC+3, which is two hours behind Almaty.
To ensure you catch your ALA to MED flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Getting to Madinah (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a breeze with FlyArystan. This popular airline offers direct flights from Almaty Airport to Madinah Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with FlyArystan on this route.
With 78.57% of its services arriving as planned, FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier offering ALA to MED flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to Madinah Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ALA and MED:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Madinah Airport (MED)
278 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Madinah Airport flight. A return flight starts from 599 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALA to MED.
The cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Madinah Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Almaty Airport, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ALA? If you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to Madinah Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Almaty Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Explore without limits with a Madinah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and discover more of Madinah and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Madinah Airport about four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Madinah Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Madinah based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Madinah Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALA to MED in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, a trip to Jeddah will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, Mecca is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. Start your sightseeing at Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.