Traveling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Abu Dhabi is one hour ahead of Madinah and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Take your pick of 76 weekly Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is the earliest you can take. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operates the latest service of the day at 21:45.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MED to AUH flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is your gateway to discovering Abu Dhabi (and maybe even some other great corners of United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
Flynas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MED to AUH flights, with 88.24% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MED and AUH include:
King Khaled International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight is $55. A return plane ticket is currently $128. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MED to AUH.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from MED to AUH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
When it comes to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.98% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is around 23 kilometers from central Madinah. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MED? If you've booked an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Reserve a hotel near AUH if you have a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Abu Dhabi and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Abu Dhabi International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the center.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The quietest month for a flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Abu Dhabi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MED to AUH sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometers away to the north-east, its best attractions include Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, roughly 145 kilometers north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park are among the biggest draws.