Travelling from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Madinah Airport.
The timezone in Madinah is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Alexandria.
Flights from HBE to MED start at 03:50 — the earliest with Air Cairo. The last departure is at 19:40 with Air Cairo. In total, there are five weekly Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Madinah Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your HBE to MED flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Cairo offers direct flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Madinah Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Madinah — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if your schedule allows.
Air Cairo is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 70.37% of its services landing on schedule, EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier operating HBE to MED flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Madinah Airport. These are the top stopovers between HBE and MED:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to Madinah Airport (MED)
R 2,386 is currently the best price for a one-way Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,870. These prices may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from HBE to MED. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Madinah Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
67% of flights that depart Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Alexandria. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
If you're arriving on a late Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Madinah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MED:
Grab a Madinah Airport rental car and discover Madinah and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Madinah Airport about four weeks ahead 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 by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
September is the most popular month for flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Madinah Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Madinah in March.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport to Madinah Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from HBE to MED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Madinah, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 338 kilometres south to Jeddah to check off its top sights. From Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad) to Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, Mecca is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. No visit is complete without checking out Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.