Ankara to Medina (ESB–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
VF569
VF AJet
7M8
11:45 PM
+03
2:55 AM+1
+03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK5061
TK Turkish
321
11:05 AM
+03
2:40 PM
+03
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC689
PC Pegasus
320
7:35 PM
+03
11:05 PM
+03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Ankara to Medina
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,144 mi 3h 10m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop ESB–MED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF AJet 7 7M8 3h10
TK Turkish Airlines 1 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Star Alliance: TK (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ESB to MED direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ESB to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
345
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 Ankara

Nearby airports with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
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
Airports within 200 miles of ESB with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Medina is 0 hours the same as Ankara.
ESB: +03 · MED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 6:00 PM in Medina.
Distance & Flight Time
1,144 mi / 1,841 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
Visa & Entry

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ESB–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ankara to Medina route.
Route details
Distance1,144 mi / 1,841 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 5 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ESB to MED flights.
Nonstop flights from Esenboğa International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,144 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Turkish Airlines and AJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ESB to MED. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AYT, SSH, IST, SAW, AMM, DXB, JED, DOH and ADB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MED to ESB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ASR and TJK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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).