Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to Dubai: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai is 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is one hour ahead of Madinah, where Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Take your pick of 24 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from MED to DXB is the 00:55 flydubai service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 17:55 with Emirates.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MED to Dubai flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai tickets are available for booking. Dubai International Airport (DXB) will be where your journey ends.
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai include:
We make it simple to book plane tickets from MED to Dubai with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Madinah, MED can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near MED? If you're catching an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to Dubai
The best price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai flight is £77. The cheapest price for a return flight is £154. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from MED to Dubai, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares across the month and pick up a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Dubai. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Dubai International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from MED to Dubai.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Once your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Dubai is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your MED to Dubai flight, kick back at a hotel near DWC. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from DWC three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai. January is the most popular month to travel to Dubai. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MED to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dubai right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to Dubai:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Gold Souk are attractions you won't want to skip in Dubai.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dubai. Around 121 kms (75 miles) away to the southwest, popular attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.