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MED Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

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Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) serves Medina, about 13 km northeast of Medina. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMED
ICAOOEMA
ServesMedina
From centre13 km
Non-stop28
Airlines15
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation656 m

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The airport in numbers

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport — facts & history

We pulled Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 12M passengers in 2025.

Passengers / year
12M
as of 2025
Elevation
656 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2008–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Medina

The airport is about 13 km northeast of Medina, about 28 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~28 minmetered
Private transfer~28 minfixed upfront
Car rental~28 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MED to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Madinah13 km28 min—
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Which way suits you from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Madinah ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

Non-stop flights to about 28 destinations, operated by 15 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Saudi Arabian Airlines · Nas Air · Pakistan International Airlines · Egyptair · Gulf Air Bahrain · Shaheen Air International · Emirates · Qatar Airways · Royal Jordanian · Fly Dubai

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Madinah shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to the centre of Medina?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 13 km northeast of Medina, about 28 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Medina?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport?
About 28 destinations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Jeddah. 15 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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