Flying from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Madinah is UTC+3, which is three hours behind Dhaka.
Flights from DAC to MED start at 00:10 — the earliest with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The last departure is at 23:40 with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DAC to MED flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Madinah (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Biman Bangladesh Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 88.89% of services arriving on schedule, Saudia is the most punctual carrier for DAC to MED flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DAC and MED:
Dubai Airport
Shah Amanat International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight is R 4,499. A round-trip fare is currently R 7,754. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DAC to MED, book your trip three months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DAC to MED by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, 68.82% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DAC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
If you're coming in on a late Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MED:
Hit the road running by picking up a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and explore beyond Madinah's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to central Madinah has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Madinah in April.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DAC to MED around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Madinah, now it's time to discover more of Saudi Arabia. Journey around 338 kilometres south to Jeddah to tick off its popular sights. From Faisal Sports Park to Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Saudi Arabia, consider Mecca, roughly 338 kilometres south of Madinah. View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park are key reasons to visit.
