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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairo to Medina:

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 2:12 am
• Latest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 1:37 am.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Medina:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Cairo to Medina takes 1h 52m, covering 1,652 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Cairo to Medina range from 764 ﷼ to 1,253 ﷼, with an average of 949 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 764 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the 949 ﷼ route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 703 ﷼ round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to 967 ﷼ for direct flights.

flyadeal is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cairo to Medina flights are:

• flyadeal: 89% on time
• SAUDIA: 85% on time
• Egyptair: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 129 ﷼–369 ﷼ for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flyadeal and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Medina flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 22%, and evening flights for 7%.

One-way fares from Cairo to Medina are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 639 ﷼, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Cairo to Medina usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cairo to Medina route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

One-stop flights from Cairo to Medina most commonly connect through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Cairo to Medina. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 875 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 1,042 ﷼, a difference of 166 ﷼.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Medina. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• Egyptair
• flynas
• flyadeal
• Air Cairo

Flying via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 54m, compared with 7h 20m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 7h 55m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Medina is 1 hour ahead of Cairo (Arabian Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Medina are Prophet's Mosque, Green Dome, and Jannat al-Baqi‘. These are among the most viewed places in Medina on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cairo to Medina flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection
• flynas: offers free seat selection
• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flyadeal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.