Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney eight hours ahead of Madinah.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MED to SYD flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MED and SYD:
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Currently, $550 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,836. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MED to SYD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MED to SYD.
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Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
77.98% of flights that depart Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport from central Madinah, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MED? If you're catching an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SYD if you're on a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and explore Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Sydney. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sydney in April.
Book your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MED to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without dropping by Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.