Ankara to Medina (ESB–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ESB–MED is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair, Faso Airways and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 1,144 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 10 | 7M8 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| F3 Faso Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus Also: XY | 0 | – | – | – | – | XY |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
| XC Corendon Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Medina from Ankara
| Metric | ESB→MED | AOE→MED | KYA→MED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ESB | – | 133 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 10m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ESB: +03 · MED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 6:00 PM in Medina.
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ESB–MED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESB to MED
Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair, Faso Airways, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines and Corendon Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ESB to MED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESB to MED is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,144 miles (1,841 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and King Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eskişehir (AOE), Konya (KYA) and Kayseri (ASR).