Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Madinah Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, making Madinah one hour behind Dubai.
There are 24 Dubai Airport to Madinah Airport flights every week to choose from.
Your DXB to MED flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Dubai Airport to Madinah Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with flydubai on this route.
With a reliable 95.0% of services landing on schedule, Flynas is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to MED flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Madinah Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and MED include:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Madinah Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
Reserve a hotel close to MED if you're catching a late Dubai Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Madinah Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and discover more of Madinah and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Madinah Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai 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 bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Madinah Airport for August if you want to visit Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to MED in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, a visit to Jeddah will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Saudi Arabia, head for Mecca, about 338 kilometres south of Madinah. Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif are the start of reasons to visit.