Saudi Arabia · Medina
تسجيل الوصول الإلكتروني في Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Medina's main airport and a key gateway for Umrah pilgrims. Single modern terminal (rebuilt 2015), connected by Haramain High-Speed Rail to Jeddah and Mecca.
Now at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport
- Security wait (today, avg) 18 min
- Disruption No reported disruption
- Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
معلومات سريعة
شركات الطيران في Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport
نصائح لـ Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport
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Pilgrimage gateway — non-Muslims OK in Medina city
Unlike Mecca (restricted to Muslims), Medina city itself is accessible to all. Only the immediate Al-Masjid an-Nabawi area has Muslim-only zones.
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Haramain Rail to Mecca and Jeddah
Direct high-speed train: MED to Jeddah in 2 hours (SAR 100), MED to Mecca in 2.5 hours (SAR 100). Faster + cheaper than connecting flights.
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Modest dress code enforced
Saudi customs enforce conservative dress, especially around religious sites. Long sleeves and trousers/long skirt expected for both men and women.
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is MED the same airport as Mecca?
No. MED serves Medina (the second holiest Islamic city). Mecca has no airport — pilgrims fly into JED (Jeddah) or MED (Medina) and travel by ground.
Can non-Muslims fly to Medina?
Yes. Non-Muslims can fly to MED and visit Medina city. Only the immediate area around Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque) has Muslim-only zones.
When is Medina busiest?
Hajj season (typically June–August) and Ramadan (lunar calendar — varies). Umrah is year-round but peaks during Ramadan and school holidays.