Travelling from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kuwait Airport to Madinah Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Kuwait and Madinah are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
You can choose from 11 weekly Kuwait Airport to Madinah Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your KWI to MED flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Kuwait Airport to Madinah Airport, so jetting to Madinah (and then visiting more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Kuwait Airways.
Jazeera Airways is the most punctual carrier operating KWI to MED flights. An impressive 82.86% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuwait Airport to Madinah Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between KWI and MED:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Madinah Airport (MED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuwait Airport to Madinah Airport flight is 94 €. A return fare right now is 163 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from KWI to MED, book your journey one month before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuwait Airport to Madinah Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from KWI to MED.
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Handy information about Kuwait Airport (KWI)
When it comes to Kuwait Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Kuwait to Kuwait Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kuwait Airport to Madinah Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to KWI:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kuwait Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Follow your own route with a Madinah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and find adventure across Madinah and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Madinah Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Kuwait Airport to Madinah Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Madinah. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Kuwait Airport to Madinah Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from KWI to MED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Madinah, now it's time to explore more of Saudi Arabia. Travel about 338 kilometres south to Jeddah to check off its leading attractions. From Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad) to Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Saudi Arabia, head for Mecca, roughly 338 kilometres south of Madinah. Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif are among its highlights.