Kannur to Medina (CNN–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
RUH Riyadh 7h 55m AIIX AIAZET Riyadh (RUH) to Medina flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 9h 20m AIIX OVSVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Medina flights
SHJ Sharjah 9h 28m AIIX G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Medina flights
DOH Doha 9h 30m 6EAIIX AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Medina flights
DXB Dubai 9h 40m AIIX EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Medina flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 10h 23m 6EAI EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Medina flights
BAH Manama 11h 13m AIIX GFXY Manama (BAH) to Medina flights
BOM Mumbai 11h 30m 6E 6E Mumbai (BOM) to Medina flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kannur to Medina
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CNN and MED, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CNN to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
253
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.

Other ways to reach Medina from Kannur

Nearby airports with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Metric CNN→MED BLR→MED
Distance from CNN 171 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of CNN with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Medina is 2.5 hours behind Kannur.
CNN: IST · MED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Kannur, it's 3.5:00 PM in Medina.
Visa & Entry

Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. The eVisa for tourism is available through visa.visitsaudi.com. It costs around 535 SAR (includes insurance), allows multiple entries, and is valid for 1 year with stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is typically within minutes. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For Hajj and Umrah, separate visa categories apply through the Nusuk platform. Work visas require employer sponsorship through the Saudi MOFA.

CNN–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kannur to Medina route.
Route details
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNN
IATA / ICAOCNN / VOKN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation330 ft / 101 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNN to MED flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Khalid, Muscat and Sharjah.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MED and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Medina is 2.5 hours behind Kannur.
Yes, return flights from MED to CNN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Khalid, Muscat and Sharjah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bengaluru (BLR).