Ankara to Medina (ESB–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ESB–MED is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AJet and Turkish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,144 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF AJet | 7 | 7M8 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Medina from Ankara
| Metric | ESB→MED | ASR→MED | TJK→MED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ESB | – | 163 mi | 180 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 30m | 3h 50m |
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 Turkish Airlines and AJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ESB to MED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESB to MED ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,144 miles (1,841 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AYT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kayseri (ASR) and Tokat (TJK).