Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah is two hours ahead of Madrid and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAD to MED flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Madinah Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAD and MED include:
Istanbul Airport
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Madinah Airport (MED)
Right now, 212 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Madinah Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 349 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from MAD to MED. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Madrid Airport to Madinah Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to MED.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Madrid Airport to Madinah Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Madinah Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
If you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Madinah Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near MED:
Grab a Madinah Airport rental car and explore Madinah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Madinah Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
September is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Madinah Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Madinah in March.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Madinah Airport for August if you want to explore Madinah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to MED in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Madinah, now it's time to explore other parts of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 338 kilometres south to Jeddah to check off its top sights. From Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad) to Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Saudi Arabia, head for Mecca, roughly 338 kilometres south of Madinah. Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif are among the biggest draws.