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Cheap flights to Madinah
Return flights from the UK to Madinah (MED) from £449 per person, including taxes. Call our experts for today's best fare.
Finding cheap flights to Madinah
Madinah is home to Masjid an-Nabawi, and many of our Umrah customers start or end their journey here. Flying into Madinah and home from Jeddah, or the other way round, avoids travelling back on yourself.
Flights from UK airports to Madinah
We book flights to Madinah from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick and Glasgow. Flying from your nearest airport can save the trip to London, and we compare it with London fares so you can see the difference.
Arriving in Madinah
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) is about 15 kilometres north-east of Masjid an-Nabawi, usually 20 to 30 minutes by taxi or hotel transfer. Arrivals are much busier in Ramadan and the weeks around Hajj, so allow extra time.
Direct and one-stop flights
Saudia flies from Heathrow with options into Madinah, and Turkish Airlines through Istanbul, Emirates through Dubai and Qatar Airways through Doha all fly into Madinah with one stop. Many Umrah customers fly into Madinah and home from Jeddah, or the other way round. The Haramain high-speed railway links Madinah and Makkah in around two and a half hours.
Baggage allowance
Allowances on Saudi routes are often generous. Zamzam water is usually carried in sealed 5-litre containers bought at the airport, and airlines set their own rules for it, so ask us before you fly home.
Best time to fly to Madinah
Ramadan, especially the last ten nights, and the UK school holidays at Easter, summer and Christmas are the busiest and most expensive times. Summer temperatures in Madinah often pass 45°C. November to February is milder and usually better value outside the school holidays.
Visas and entry
British passport holders can apply for a Saudi tourist eVisa online, which can be used for Umrah outside the Hajj season. Hajj needs its own visa through the official Saudi process. Entry rules can change, so check the GOV.UK foreign travel advice before you book and again before you fly.
Tips for booking
Ramadan, especially the last ten nights, and UK school holidays are the most expensive times. Book Umrah flights early and make sure your visa and dates line up before you pay.
Airlines we book to Madinah
We regularly book Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways. Tell us your preferred airline, or let us find the best value on your dates.
- Airport
- Madinah (MED)
- Flying time
- about 6.5 hours of flying
- Return fares from
- £449
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
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How long is the flight from London to Madinah?
The flying time from London to Madinah is about 6.5 hours. Many flights connect through Istanbul, Dubai, Doha or Jeddah, and then the journey usually takes 9 to 12 hours.
Which airlines fly from the UK to Madinah?
We regularly book Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways to Madinah.
Which UK airports have flights to Madinah?
We book flights to Madinah from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick and Glasgow, and other UK airports on request.
Can I fly into Madinah and home from Jeddah?
Yes. An open-jaw ticket into Madinah and out of Jeddah, or the other way round, usually costs about the same as a normal return and saves travelling back on yourself.
How far is Madinah airport from Masjid an-Nabawi?
About 15 kilometres, usually 20 to 30 minutes by road.
Can I do Umrah on a Saudi tourist eVisa?
Yes, outside the Hajj season British passport holders can usually perform Umrah on a tourist eVisa. Check the current rules before you book.
How do I book cheap flights to Madinah with XcessFly?
Call us on 07368652169 or send your dates on WhatsApp. A travel expert finds the best fare to Madinah, confirms it with you and issues your e-ticket.