Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Medina, SAUDIA or flynas?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Medina are SAUDIA and flynas. With an average price for the route of 694 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.3, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. flynas is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 668 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.0.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Riyadh to Medina take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 1,136 km separating Riyadh to Medina in about 1h 20m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Riyadh and Medina per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 17 and 19 nonstop flights that take off from Riyadh and land in Medina, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 125 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Medina was 160 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 286 ﷼ for a round-trip.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Riyadh and Medina?

Accepted Answer

Riyadh and Medina are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are SAUDIA (58 flights per week), flynas (35 flights per week), and flyadeal (32 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

For Riyadh to Medina, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Medina back to Riyadh, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Friday being the most expensive.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Riyadh at 2:40 am and will be landing in Medina at 4:15 am.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Riyadh to Medina jets off at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:30 am.

Question 9

Which airlines fly non-stop between Riyadh and Medina?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Riyadh to Medina. They are: SAUDIA, flyadeal and flynas. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with flyadeal at 244 ﷼ for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at flyadeal.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Medina flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Riyadh and Medina.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Riyadh to Medina on a daily basis.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Medina is September, where tickets cost 482 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 909 ﷼ and 690 ﷼ respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to Medina.

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Medina from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Medina with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Medina from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 18

How often are flights from Riyadh to Medina delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Riyadh and Medina historically see delays in approximately 11% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 97 minutes.

Question 19

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Medina flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, SAUDIA have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 8% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 20

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 21

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Medina flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Riyadh and Medina?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Riyadh to Medina were found on flynas (286 ﷼) and flyadeal (334 ﷼).

Question 24

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Medina, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 25

How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Medina?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Medina from Riyadh usually cost between 419 ﷼ and 598 ﷼ in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 286 ﷼ on flynas (Sep 17-Sep 19).

Question 26

What are the most popular airlines flying to Medina?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Medina is flynas, followed by flyadeal and SAUDIA.

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