Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
The timezone in Madinah is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SSH to MED flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Traveling to Madinah (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with EgyptAir. This popular airline has direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SSH and MED:
Cairo International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight is $133. A round-trip ticket right now is $256. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SSH to MED if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SSH to MED by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
65.11% of flights taking off from Sharm El Sheikh Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Sharm El Sheikh Airport from central Sharm El Sheikh, it takes around 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SSH? If you're boarding an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Pick up a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and explore Madinah and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 23 kilometers from central Madinah. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Madinah. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Madinah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SSH to MED sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometers south of Madinah, a trip to Jeddah will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Faisal Sports Park, Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Saudi Arabia, consider Mecca, roughly 338 kilometers south of Madinah. View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park are highlights.