Dubai to Medina (DXB–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DXB–MED is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, flydubai and Royal Jordanian lead the route. The flight covers 982 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 24 | 77W, 7M8 | 2h45-2h50 | – | – | – |
| FZ flydubai | 14 | 7M8 | 2h45-2h50 | – | – | – |
| RJ Royal Jordanian | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| SV Saudia | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| XY flynas | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Medina from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→MED | SHJ→MED | AUH→MED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 38 | 14 | 13 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 40m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · MED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Medina.
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.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
DXB–MED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to MED
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, flydubai, Royal Jordanian, Saudia and flynas. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to MED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to MED is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 982 miles (1,581 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Fahd, King Khalid and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).