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

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EY Etihad
321
8:45 AM
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321
2:35 PM
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321
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BAH Manama 4h 10m 3LAZEY → GFXY Manama (BAH) to Medina flights
RUH Riyadh 4h 30m EYGAKL → AZF3GA Riyadh (RUH) to Medina flights
DOH Doha 4h 38m EYQR → AYBAIB Doha (DOH) to Medina flights
JED Jeddah 4h 55m EYGAMU → GAKQMH Jeddah (JED) to Medina flights
CAI Cairo 6h 45m 3LEYGA → F3GAMS Cairo (CAI) to Medina flights
ELQ Qassim 6h 58m EY → F3SV Qassim (ELQ) to Medina flights
DMM Ad Dammam 7h EYGAMU → ETEYF3 Ad Dammam (DMM) to Medina flights
KHI Karachi 7h 10m EYMS → PAPKXY Karachi (KHI) to Medina flights
AMM Amman 7h 25m 3LEYMU → RJXY Amman (AMM) to Medina flights
KWI Kuwait City 7h 36m J9MU → J9SV Kuwait City (KWI) to Medina flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Abu Dhabi to Medina
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 939 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

AUH–MED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 939 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore AUH Routes MED Routes AUH Live Flights MED Live Flights
All flights from Medina (MED) Medina to Abu Dhabi 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 4 321 2h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (4 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
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
BAH ~4h 10m RUH ~4h 30m DOH ~4h 38m JED ~4h 55m CAI ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,162
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 5 1
Weekly flights 4 36 14
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 45m 2h 40m
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 35m gate to gate.
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 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 939 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUH to MED: Etihad Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bahrain, King Khalid and Hamad.
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 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to MED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to MED is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 939 miles (1,511 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bahrain, King Khalid and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).