Travelling from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) jetting off from here.
Madinah is 8 hours behind Melbourne. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Madinah, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to MED. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from Melbourne to MED departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
MEL is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Madinah. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
It takes around 49 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
R 7,707 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Return flights start from R 19,057. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Melbourne to MED, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Melbourne to MED. There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Madinah, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne to MED, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Madinah
Start your Madinah trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Madinah is to visit its popular attractions. Highlights include Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud and The Seven Mosques.
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