Abu Dhabi to Medina (AUH–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2:55 AM
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EY Etihad
321
8:55 AM
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EY Etihad
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321
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EY Etihad
321
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Abu Dhabi to Medina
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 939 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind 26 1-stop hubs

AUH–MED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 939 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore AUH Routes MED Routes AUH Live Flights MED Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–MED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 14 321 2h55-3h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to MED direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
ELQ ~9h 0m TAS ~10h 10m KZN ~12h 40m JED ~13h 38m DAC ~14h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,175
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Medina from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Metric AUH→MED DXB→MED SHJ→MED
Distance from AUH – 72 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 14 43 14
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 55m 3h
Dubai (DXB) to Medina flights · Sharjah (SHJ) to Medina flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Medina is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · MED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Medina.
Distance & Flight Time
939 mi / 1,511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 5m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Saudi Arabia visa-free for up to 90 days. As GCC nationals, Emiratis enjoy freedom of movement across Gulf Cooperation Council states. A valid passport is the only requirement for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Medina route.
Route details
Distance939 mi / 1,511 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 8 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: MED
Full namePrince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to MED flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 5m. The route covers 939 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from AUH to MED. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ELQ, TAS, KZN, JED, DAC, DMM, RUH, AMM, MCT, DOH, IST, CAI, TUN, BAH, ADD, MNL, LHE, KHI, DXB, SAW, BOM, KUL, CGP, ALA, CMN and CGK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Medina is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from MED to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to MED

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUH to MED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to MED ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 939 miles (1,511 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via ELQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).