Travelling from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED): What you need to know
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is London's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) jetting off from here.
Madinah is three hours ahead of London. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is located in Madinah, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from London to MED.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to MED that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and MED include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) plane ticket from this hub.
Wizz Air UK operates direct flights from London to MED departing from LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
Wizz Air UK has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to MED route.
Break up your flight from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and MED include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to MED flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Choosing a plane ticket from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) with a stop or two can give you more choice of departure times and access to better fares. When leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to MED:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a reliable starting point for your adventure.
About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MED:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Central Madinah is around 14 kilometres from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
R 2,663 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport. Return flights start at R 4,842. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from London to MED, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
January is the most popular month for flights from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED). Visit Madinah in December for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your London to MED plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Madinah
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Madinah right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport:
Your Madinah trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include Makkah and Medina, Al Masjid-e-Nabawi and Masjid Al Ghamamah.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Madinah, now it's time to discover other parts of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 177 kilometres west to Yanbu to tick off its top sights. From Flamingo beach to Yanbu Beach and Royal Commission Beach Yanbu, your itinerary will be busy.
Want ideas for other fascinating places to go in Saudi Arabia? Head 193 kilometres south of Madinah to Rābigh. Splash Water Park is a highlight in the area.