Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is Kuala Lumpur's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) taking off from here.
Around 9 hours 5 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport flight.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is located in Madinah. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is five hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) is the most popular route, with 10 direct services each week. Travel from KUL to MED on Saudia's 6:40am departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to MED, allow 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 general rule.
Travelling during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Go straight to your destination from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) can be booked from here.
At KUL, you'll find a good selection of airlines operating direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, including:
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Malaysia Airlines from KUL to MED.
Among carriers operating on this route, Saudia leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to MED with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between KUL and MED include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
KUL is around 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
59% of flights leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is around 19 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to MED flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 72%.
About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
Reserve a hotel near MED if you're catching a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Madinah. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is R 6,207. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,037. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to MED by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
November is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur to MED.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport.
The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
January is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED). Visit Madinah in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your Kuala Lumpur to MED plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Madinah
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Madinah right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport:
Your trip to Madinah should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Makkah and Medina, Al Masjid-e-Nabawi and Masjid Al Ghamamah.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres west of Madinah, a visit to Yanbu will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Flamingo beach, Yanbu Beach and Royal Commission Beach Yanbu.
Rābigh is another place to check out during your Saudi Arabia trip. Head on over to this destination, which is about 193 kilometres south of Madinah, for highlights like Splash Water Park.