Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
The timezone in Madinah is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Zurich.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ZRH to MED flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Currently, R 2,443 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,882. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ZRH to MED, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Zurich Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of the flights that depart from Zurich Airport, 69.02% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
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Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MED:
Hit the road running by picking up a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and explore beyond Madinah's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Madinah has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madinah. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to MED in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
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