Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
The timezone in Madinah is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of New York.
Your EWR to MED flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York Newark Airport to Madinah Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between EWR and MED include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Madinah Airport (MED)
R 7,346 is the best price for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Return flights start at R 13,901. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from EWR to MED, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from New York Newark Airport to Madinah Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from EWR to MED.
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Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York Newark Airport, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
New York Newark Airport is about 14 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near EWR? If you've booked an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Madinah Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
Book a hotel close to MED if you have a late New York Newark Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Madinah Airport rental car and discover Madinah and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Madinah Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Madinah Airport (MED) to central Madinah
From Madinah Airport, Madinah is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Madinah Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Madinah. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from New York Newark Airport to Madinah Airport for August if you want to go to Madinah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to MED sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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