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Among airlines operating Dubai to Medina flights:

• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Medina. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Emirates
• SAUDIA

Flights from Dubai to Medina usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED).

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

• flydubai: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dubai to Medina.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 323 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to C$ 436 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 18–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 7% of one-stop connections

Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Dubai to Medina route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 395 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 411, a difference of C$ 17. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Dubai to Medina route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Medina flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Medina are Prophet's Mosque and Green Dome. These are among the most viewed places in Medina on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:05 am and lands at 4:01 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 1:06 am.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 7% above the route average of C$ 404. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Medina takes 2h 56m, covering 2,540 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 338 to C$ 2,087. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Medina are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 227.

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

• flynas: 91% on time
• flydubai: 91% on time
• Emirates: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 35m, compared with 6h 07m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 6h 45m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Medina is 1 hour behind Dubai (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Medina range from C$ 335 to C$ 491, with an average of C$ 404 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 335 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Medina flights:

• • flydubai
• • Emirates