Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, making Madinah two hours ahead of Rome.
To ensure you get on your FCO to MED flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Madinah Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FCO and MED:
Istanbul Airport
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Madinah Airport (MED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Madinah Airport flight is R 2,304. A round-trip fare is currently R 5,092. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FCO to MED if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Madinah Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from FCO to MED is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Madinah Airport.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
78% of flights departing from Rome Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Rome Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near FCO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Madinah Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
If you're landing on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Madinah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MED:
Grab a Madinah Airport rental car and explore Madinah and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Madinah Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
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.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Madinah Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Madinah. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Madinah Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FCO to MED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres south of Madinah, a visit to Jeddah will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Mecca is another must-experience destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 338 kilometres south of Madinah. No trip is complete without dropping by Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.