Cairo to Medina (CAI–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair | 35 | 333, 738 | 1h16-1h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| SV Saudia Also: GA | 28 | 320, 321 | 1h45-1h57 | – | SkyTeam | GA |
| XY flynas | 10 | 32N | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| SM Air Cairo | 4 | 320 | 2h | – | – | – |
| F3 Faso Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Medina from Cairo
| Metric | CAI→MED | SPX→MED | HBE→MED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAI | – | 30 mi | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 3 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 2h | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · MED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Medina.
Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Egypt is not directly eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. However, Egyptians who hold a valid residence permit or visa from the US, UK, or a Schengen country can apply for the eVisa online. All other Egyptian nationals must apply through a Saudi embassy, consulate, or authorized visa center. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 90 days per visit.
Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.
Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.
CAI–MED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to MED
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair, Saudia, flynas, Air Cairo and Faso Airways. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAI to MED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to MED is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 638 miles (1,027 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 189 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, King Abdulaziz and Queen Alia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Al Jiza (SPX) and Alexandria (HBE).