Riyadh to Madinah Flights (RUH–MED): Prices & Ziyarah Tips

رحلات الرياض ↔ المدينة المنورة — قارن واحجز

The search is preset to Riyadh (RUH) → Madinah (MED) with live prices for a date two weeks ahead. Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz airport sits only 20–25 minutes from the Prophet’s Mosque, making this flight the fastest door to the second holiest city in Islam.

Last updated: July 2026 · Prices refresh live on every search

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850 kmRiyadh to Madinah

Arriving for Ziyarah?

Pilgrims flying to Madinah first do not enter ihram on this flight — ihram is required only when travelling on to Makkah, and the miqat for that journey, Dhul-Hulayfah, is right outside Madinah. Stay close to the Haram: browse our Madinah hotels near the Prophet’s Mosque.

Airlines on the Riyadh–Madinah route

Saudia flies the route most often, with checked baggage and a meal included. flynas and flyadeal usually undercut it on weekday fares — but add baggage before comparing. All three land at the same terminal in MED, and taxis to the Haram area run on fixed airport tariffs.

When is it cheaper?

Cheapest daysMonday to Wednesday, daytime departures
Most expensiveThursday and Friday evenings — weekend visitors to the Haram
Best booking window2–4 weeks ahead
High seasonRamadan, Hajj weeks and school holidays — pilgrim demand doubles fares

More Saudi routes: Riyadh–Jeddah · Riyadh–Madinah · Jeddah–Madinah · Jeddah–Dammam · Riyadh–Abha

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Riyadh to Madinah Flights (RUH–MED)

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