Flight from Riyadh to Madinah
Overview
The flight from Riyadh to Madinah is the quickest way between the two cities - about 1 hour 40 minutes gate to gate, non-stop with Saudia, flynas and flyadeal. Haqqi Tours books Riyadh to Madinah flight tickets every day: we compare the airlines and fare classes for the date you travel, send the cheapest and the most convenient options in the WhatsApp chat, and issue the e-ticket once you confirm. Read on for cost, timing, airports and baggage, or go straight to the form.
Highlights
- Flight from Riyadh to Madinah in about 1 hour 40 minutes - non-stop
- Airlines on the route: Saudia, flynas and flyadeal
- King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)
- 10+ a day - we find the departure that fits your plans
- Cheapest flight from Riyadh to Madinah: every fare class checked for your date
- Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our booking desk
- Complete the form - we message you through WhatsApp with the price, you confirm, the electronic ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides airport transfers and tours at both ends of the Riyadh to Madinah route
Full Description
Flight from Riyadh to Madinah at a glance
Everything passengers ask about the flight from Riyadh to Madinah, in one place. Saudia, flynas and flyadeal operate the route non-stop, with a flight time of about 1 hour 40 minutes, 10+ a day. Departures are from King Khalid International Airport (RUH); arrival is at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED). Haqqi Tours arranges the ticket in economy and business, tells you which fare includes checked baggage and which does not, and confirms the cost on WhatsApp before you pay.
- Route: Riyadh to Madinah
- Airlines: Saudia, flynas and flyadeal
- Flight time: about 1 hour 40 minutes
- Type: non-stop
- Frequency: 10+ a day
- Departure airport: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- Arrival airport: Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message
Cheapest flight from Riyadh to Madinah: how to pay less
Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Madinah is timing plus flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds the lowest fare on the route:
- Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
- Book both directions together when a return fare is cheaper than two singles, which we verify
- Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
- Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
- Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are typically cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
- Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which often carry the lowest fares
We answer "what is the cheapest way to fly from Riyadh to Madinah?" many times a day; the answer for the date you travel comes back through WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book flights from Riyadh to Madinah with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a flight from Riyadh to Madinah is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a window seat, an infant, extra baggage, a wheelchair, a special meal - you tell us by WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket in your name, remind you of the check-in rules of that airline and stay reachable while you travel.
- Step 1 - fill out the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Madinah
Because a person books it, we can do what a booking site does not: seat a family together, choose the fare with the right bag, add an infant correctly, line up the Riyadh to Madinah flight with a transfer from your accommodation to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and a driver waiting at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
Airlines flying from Riyadh to Madinah
Who flies from Riyadh to Madinah? Saudia, flynas and flyadeal. Between them the route runs 10+ a day. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for your travel date and send the two or three that make sense, not a list of fifty.
- Saudia - Riyadh to Madinah
- flynas - Riyadh to Madinah
- flyadeal - Riyadh to Madinah
Departure: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Your journey starts at King Khalid International Airport (RUH). We tell you the terminal for your airline, when check-in and bag drop close, and whether the airport has fast-track security worth booking. Riyadh Metro's Yellow Line now links the airport to KAFD and the city, a real option for a solo traveller; hotels in Olaya, Diriyah or the suburbs still need a car from the nearest station, which is why most guests book door to door.
- Let us know about the terminal and fast-track options at King Khalid International Airport
- Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one
- Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before; we send the link and the booking reference
- Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the e-ticket - names must match exactly
Arrival: Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and getting into Madinah
Arrival is at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED), and the first decision is how to reach the city. Madinah is the second holiest city of Islam, home of the Prophet's Mosque, with Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) about 15 km north-east of the mosque and the Haramain high-speed rail linking the city with Makkah and Jeddah. We provide airport transfers in Madinah with a driver at arrivals, and we also tell you honestly if the train or metro from the airport is the better choice for where you are staying.
Many travellers continue from Madinah to somewhere else. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
Baggage, seats and classes on the Riyadh to Madinah flight
Baggage is the item that most often changes the real cost of a flight from Riyadh to Madinah. Full-service fares generally include a checked bag and a cabin bag; low-cost fares start with a small cabin bag and add the rest. We tell you the allowance of the fare we send, and whether adding a suitcase at booking is cheaper than at the airport (it almost always is). Seats can be selected on most airlines for a fee or free at check-in; in economy and business the differences are space, meals and flexibility.
- Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you
- Seat selection free or paid depending on the airline; families seated together on request
- Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children have their own seat and fare
- Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
Flying with children, families and groups from Riyadh to Madinah
Travelling with children? Put the ages on the form: infants and children have different fares and different baggage allowances, and we apply both. Groups - a company, a school, a wedding party - are booked together so everyone sits in the same section and one confirmation covers the whole party. Haqqi Tours also provides the minivans and Sprinters that carry a group between the airport and the hotel at both ends.
Things to do in Madinah when you land
Madinah is the second holiest city of Islam, home of the Prophet's Mosque, with Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) about 15 km north-east of the mosque and the Haramain high-speed rail linking the city with Makkah and Jeddah. Start with the date market and farms, Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque and Quba Mosque, then Mount Uhud and the martyrs' cemetery and Masjid al-Qiblatayn. A tip from our desk: Central Area hotels have restricted access lanes - give us the exact hotel and we send a driver who knows the permitted drop-off points.
If you want the days in Madinah organised - a driver, a guide, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat.
Best time to fly from Riyadh to Madinah
The city is busiest during Ramadan and the Hajj season, when roads around the Central Area are managed; summers are very hot, and winter days are mild. On the flight from Riyadh to Madinah, seasons show in fares more than in schedules: holiday departures fill first, so we recommend booking early for summer, Christmas, New Year, Eid and Easter journeys.
Return flight from Madinah to Riyadh
The Madinah to Riyadh flight is the same route in reverse, about 1 hour 40 minutes. Haqqi Tours offers the return ticket in the same conversation; if you are not yet sure of the return date, we can book a flexible outbound or wait, and explain which is cheaper.
How much is a flight from Riyadh to Madinah?
"How much is the Riyadh to Madinah flight?" is the question we get most, and the honest answer is that it moves every day. Low fares open months ahead and disappear as seats sell; peak seasons, school holidays and the most convenient departure times cost more; a fare with a checked bag and a flexible ticket cost more than a hand-luggage-only seat. Haqqi Tours provides the current cost for your date in a few minutes of receiving the form - the actual fare, not an estimate.
What the price we send includes: the ticket in the fare class you chose, the taxes and airport charges, the baggage that fare carries, and our service - comparing the airlines, booking, sending the e-ticket and helping if the flight changes. We tell you clearly if a bag or a seat costs extra on that fare.
Why book your Riyadh to Madinah flight with Haqqi Tours
Booking with Haqqi Tours means the flight ticket from Riyadh to Madinah is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Send the form to start.
On board
- Special meals, wheelchair assistance and extra baggage arranged in advance
- Seats in economy and business - families seated together on request
- Meals on full-service airlines; snacks for purchase on low-cost carriers
- Online check-in 24-48 hours before departure - we send the link
- About 1 hour 40 minutes in the air non-stop
Before you travel
- Lounges and fast-track security available at both airports on request
- Passport or ID must match the name on the ticket exactly
- Haqqi Tours provides private airport transfers at both ends, flight tracked
- Be at the airport 2 hours before international, 90 minutes before domestic departures
Good to know
- Add an airport transfer at Madinah so a driver meets you at arrivals
- Book the return with the outbound to compare a return fare with two singles
- Check in online as soon as it opens to choose seats
- Add checked baggage at booking, not at the airport
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Do I need to print the e-ticket?
No. The e-ticket and booking reference on your phone are all you need at check-in; we send both and remind you to bring the passport or ID used in the booking.
Do children and infants need a ticket?
Yes, at their own fares: infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced rate, children from two need a seat and typically pay a child fare. Give the ages on the form and we apply them.
Which airlines fly from Riyadh to Madinah?
On this route: Saudia, flynas and flyadeal. Fares, departure times and baggage rules differ between them, so we compare all of them for your date and send the sensible options side by side.
How much is a flight from Riyadh to Madinah?
Fares change daily with demand. We do not print prices because they would be wrong tomorrow; send the form and we reply with the real cost of the Riyadh to Madinah flight for your travel date, with the baggage included spelled out.
When is the best time to book the Riyadh to Madinah flight?
As early as your dates allow. Low fare classes open months ahead and disappear as the plane fills; holidays, weekends and summer departures sell first.
Can I change or cancel my flight ticket?
It depends on the airline and the fare class - flexible tickets can be changed, the cheapest typically cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
Can I book a return flight from Madinah to Riyadh?
Of course. Tick "return" on the form with the date you come back; we compare a round-trip fare against two one-ways and book the cheaper one. Not sure of the return yet? We spell out the flexible options.
How do I book flights from Riyadh to Madinah?
Send the form on this page with your dates, one-way or return, passengers and class. Our booking desk replies by WhatsApp with the flights that day, the baggage each fare includes and the cost; once you confirm, the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.
Do you provide flights in the other direction or to other cities?
Of course. Haqqi Tours arranges flight tickets on any route; Madinah to Riyadh and onward flights from Madinah can all go on the same booking.
Can I book the Riyadh to Madinah flight for a group?
Certainly. Give the number of passengers on the form; we book the seats together in one reservation and ask the carrier for a group fare where the numbers justify it.
What happens if I miss the flight?
The cheapest fares are forfeited; flexible fares can be rebooked for a fee or free. We tell you which rules apply before any payment, and our WhatsApp desk helps on the day if something goes wrong.
Is baggage included in the Riyadh to Madinah flight ticket?
It depends on the fare: full-service fares normally include a checked bag, low-cost fares include a cabin bag only. We tell you exactly what is included before you book and add a suitcase at the cheaper booking rate if you need one.
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Madinah?
Certainly. Saudia, flynas and flyadeal operate non-stop flights from Riyadh to Madinah 10+ a day, and non-stop is what we book unless a connection is clearly cheaper and you prefer it.
Can I add extra baggage or sports equipment?
Certainly. Extra bags, skis, golf clubs and bicycles are added at booking on most airlines, cheaper than at the airport. Let us know what you are carrying and we include it in the cost.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange airport transfers?
Yes - a private car from your hotel to King Khalid International Airport and a driver waiting at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport, with flight tracking, on the same confirmation as the ticket.
