Travelling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to New York: what you need to know
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is located in Madinah. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, New York is eight hours behind Madinah.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your MED to New York flight.
During popular months such as January, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from MED to New York. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
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MED is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Madinah. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to MED? If you've booked an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to New York, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
74% of flights that leave from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to New York
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to New York flight is £284. The cheapest price for a return flight is £637. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from MED to New York. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Landing cheap tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to New York is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest fares throughout the month and bag an epic deal.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central New York. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from MED to New York.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Central New York is about 24 kms (15 miles) from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). After your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to New York has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Following your MED to New York flight, settle in at a hotel near EWR. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
You'll find Newark Liberty International Airport at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is around 13 kms (8 miles) from central New York. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or taxi once you've stepped off your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to New York.
The journey takes around 55 minutes by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near LGA and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're arriving on a late MED to New York flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays offer a quick route to a good night's sleep:
If you're looking for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from LGA about two weeks ahead of your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to New York. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you want, as well as a better price.
New York LaGuardia Airport can be found at Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to New York. July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
Before booking a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to New York plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MED to New York in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in New York right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport to New York:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are essential stops on your New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen New York. Around 129 kms (80 miles) away to the southwest, popular attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another essential stop in the United States and is around 306 kms (190 miles) northeast of New York. No journey is complete without visiting Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.