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

• Earliest: departs at 1:50 am and lands at 3:29 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:34 am.

The flight takes about 1h 39m.

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

A direct flight from Riyadh to Medina takes 1h 39m, covering 1,136 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Medina range from C$ 177 to C$ 274, with an average of C$ 220 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 177 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the C$ 220 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 219 round-trip, compared to C$ 460 via a layover through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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

• SAUDIA: 93% on time
• flyadeal: 90% on time
• flynas: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 17–C$ 140 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 SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Medina flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 19%, and Night flights for 18%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 221 to C$ 526. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Medina are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 277, which is 138% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Riyadh to Medina usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED).

Morning 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 Riyadh to Medina route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

Connecting flights from Riyadh to Medina most commonly pass through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Riyadh to Medina. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 197 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 243, a difference of C$ 46.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• SAUDIA
• flyadeal
• flynas

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 28m, compared with 6h 26m via Cairo (CAI).

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

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Medina flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: 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:

• flynas: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flyadeal: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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