Travelling from Faisalabad Airport (LYP) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Faisalabad Airport to Madinah Airport.
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, making Madinah two hours behind Faisalabad.
Leave plenty of time to make your LYP to MED flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
PIA is your gateway to exploring Madinah (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Saudi Arabia!). Browse the direct flights from Faisalabad Airport to Madinah Airport offered by this carrier.
PIA tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for LYP to MED flights is PIA.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faisalabad Airport to Madinah Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LYP and MED include:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faisalabad Airport (LYP) to Madinah Airport (MED)
Currently, $459 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faisalabad Airport to Madinah Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $674. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LYP to MED.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Faisalabad Airport to Madinah Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from LYP to MED couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Faisalabad Airport to Madinah Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Faisalabad Airport (LYP)
67% of flights departing from Faisalabad Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Faisalabad to Faisalabad Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Faisalabad Airport to Madinah Airport, take a look at Royalton Hotel. It's a quick drive from LYP.
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
If you're arriving on a late Faisalabad Airport to Madinah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near MED:
Explore without limits with a Madinah Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and chase adventure across Madinah and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Madinah Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Madinah Airport (MED) to central Madinah
From Madinah Airport, Madinah is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Faisalabad Airport to Madinah Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Madinah. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Faisalabad Airport to Madinah Airport for August if you'd like to explore Madinah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYP to MED in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Madinah, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 338 kilometres south to Jeddah to check off its popular sights. From Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad) to Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Mecca is another sought-after destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 338 kilometres south of Madinah. No trip is complete without a visit to Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.