Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, making Madinah three hours ahead of Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your BHX to MED flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Madinah Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BHX and MED include:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Madinah Airport (MED)
At the moment, R 4,609 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Madinah Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,135. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to MED if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport to Madinah Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHX to MED.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Madinah Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights that take off from Birmingham Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Madinah Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham Airport to Madinah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MED:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Madinah Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and explore beyond Madinah's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Madinah Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Madinah Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Madinah Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Madinah. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham 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 more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham Airport to Madinah Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to MED in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
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