Flying from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Kuwait and Madinah follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Take your pick of 40 weekly Kuwait International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Jazeera Airways is the earliest flight available. Kuwait Airways operates the latest service of the day at 23:25.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your KWI to MED flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jazeera Airways offers direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Madinah — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if time allows.
Jazeera Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Kuwait Airways ranks as the leading on-time carrier for KWI to MED flights, with 92.11% of its services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuwait International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between KWI and MED:
King Khaled International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
P4,770 is the lowest price for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P7,618. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from KWI to MED, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.62% of flights that take off from KWI reach their destination on time.
Kuwait International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Kuwait. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near KWI? If you're catching an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
If you have a late Kuwait International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MED:
Explore without limits with a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and find adventure across Madinah and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Madinah. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuwait International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Madinah based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Kuwait International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KWI to MED around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Madinah, now it's time to explore other parts of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 338 kilometres south to Jeddah to check off its popular sights. From Faisal Sports Park to Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, Mecca is another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia. Start your sightseeing at View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.