To Medina flight information
Arrival airport |
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport |
|---|---|
Time zone |
UTC+3 |
Currency |
Saudi Riyal (SAR) |
Low season |
February |
High season |
July |
Spoken languages |
Arabic |
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Travel to Medina
Medina is a city in Saudi Arabia. With a population of 1 300 000 it is the 3rd city in Saudi Arabia. The closest airport to Medina is the Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, which is 23 km from the city centre.
Medina has a desert climate with hot and arid summers and dry and windy winters. The average temperature in summer is 36.5 °C with highs of 43 °C. In winter, the average temperature is 20 °C with lows of 13.5°C.
Medina is well known for being the second holiest city in Islam, after Mecca with popular tourist attractions including Al Masjid an Nabawi, Masjid Quba Madina and Dar Al Madinah Museum.
Famous local dishes include Shorbat Hub, which is made of meat and tomatoes and often served with vinegar and onion sauce and Qoozi, which is prepared with rotisserie chicken, rice, carrots, raisins, and tomato salsa.
Medina Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, or simply Medina Airport, is the main regional airport serving Medina, Saudi Arabia. The airport is located about 23 km from the city centre. This airport is important for both domestic and international travel to and from Medina. Flights to all major destinations such as Cairo, Dubai, Istanbul, and Kuwait City are handled at this airport. It happens to be the fourth busiest airport in Saudi Arabia. The airport has a LEED-certified terminal, representing its commitment to environmental sustainability.
There are three ways to get to Madinah from Medina Airport. These include by taxi, car, and town car. A taxi is the fastest way to get to Madinah from MED Airport; the journey takes 15 minutes. The cheapest way to get to Madinah from MED Airport is by driving yourself. Alternatively, you can take a town car; it takes 15 minutes but is more expensive.
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When is the best time to visit Medina?
The desert climate brings hot, arid summers and dry, windy winters to Medina, making it a city of extremes in temperatures. Usually, the average temperature in summer will be around 36.5°C, which might spike to 43°C. The most pleasant time to visit Medina is from October to May. The heat is more bearable for tourists to roam around in this period.
On the other hand, winter months, especially from November to February, offer cooler weather and near-zero rainfall, enhancing the experience for visitors interested in the city’s rich cultural and historical sites. Winter brings relatively more pleasant conditions with an average temperature of 20°C and lows of 13.5°C. Although there’s a likelihood of light rainfall, this period is best for visiting, as there are fewer tourists and more bearable conditions to view the significant Islamic landmarks of Medina.
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