Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Medina (average of £639). Flying to Medina in August will prove the most costly (average of £819). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£550
February
£579
March
£564
April
£510
May
£526
June
£585
July
£565
August
£653
September
£530
October
£545
November
£545
December
£565
Many Muslims will want to time their visit to coincide with major religious festivals such as Eid, but the city can be extremely busy at times of festivities. The weather is hot all year-round, but cools off slightly between December and February (although expect blazing sunshine most of the time). The crowds should also be slightly smaller around those months, making it an ideal time to visit. For the best flight deals make sure you book outside of the religious holidays.
MED Temperature | 17 - 35 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Medina, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).
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Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
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Comfort
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Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
Crew
Boarding
Food
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
Crew
Boarding
Food
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊
The Muslim holy city of Medina is filled with architectural wonders, religious sites and museum exhibits that will fascinate and entertain any tourists.
Famed for being the site of the prophet Muhammed’s period of teaching, the city is often included in the Hajj – the Islamic holy pilgrimage. Nobody undertaking their own pilgrimage should miss the stunning Masjid Al-Nabawi mosque, where the prophet himself is buried, and which is one of the Islamic world’s most elegant buildings.
Aside from the Masjid, the city is also home to many other important religious buildings, like the ancient Quba Mosque – said to be the oldest in the Islamic world and the unique Masjid Al-Qiblatayn – whose prayer niche points towards Jerusalem, not Mecca.
Medina is also crammed with markets and shops selling souvenirs, food and clothes. Wander around the bazaar near the central mosque and snap up a unique prayer mat or delicately carved rosary beads, along with succulent dates from local fields. For essentials, the city is also home to plenty of luxury malls and boutiques as well, so all shoppers will be in their element.
The city has also become a culinary centre to match any in the world. Because pilgrims come from all over the world to visit the holy sites, Medina is full of restaurants serving everything from Bangladeshi to East African and Indonesian foods – allowing visitors to enjoy a world tour of cooking while they make their Hajj.
Medina is also a great place to organise day trips to other sacred cities like Mecca, as well as thriving modern Saudi locations such as Jiddah or Riyadh. With its cosmopolitan, but serene atmosphere, it is a fantastic destination.
Medina is not served by a public transport network, but the centre of town is small enough to walk around with ease. For longer journeys, taxis are the main method of transportation, and can be booked via hotel concierges. Buses regularly travel between the city and Mecca, Jiddah and Riyadh, and can be caught from the city centre.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is not far from the centre of town, but there is no regular public bus service for visitors to use. Instead, most people arrive on organised tour holidays and use minibuses and coaches to get into town. Most hotels will offer shuttle buses for arrivals, but check beforehand if this is the case. If not, there are plenty of taxi drivers waiting to whisk you to your accommodation.