Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, making Madinah one hour ahead of Helsinki.
Your HEL to MED flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between HEL and MED include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight is 174 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 395 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to MED if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from HEL to MED is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, 60.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
If you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MED:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and explore beyond Madinah's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Madinah. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Madinah in April.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to MED in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
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