Rome to Medina (FCO–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 10 hubs
CAI Cairo 6h AZEYLH F3GAMS Cairo (CAI) to Medina flights
JED Jeddah 7h 15m ARAZSV GAKQMH Jeddah (JED) to Medina flights
IST Istanbul 7h 20m 6EAZPK SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Medina flights
ALG Algiers 8h AHAZ AH Algiers (ALG) to Medina flights
RUH Riyadh 8h 5m ARAZSV AZF3GA Riyadh (RUH) to Medina flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 9h 45m AZPCVF F3PCSV Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Medina flights
DOH Doha 10h 5m FBIBMH AYBAIB Doha (DOH) to Medina flights
DXB Dubai 10h 8m AZEKFI EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Medina flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 10h 20m AZEYGA EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Medina flights
TUN Tunis 11h 18m AZTU L6 Tunis (TUN) to Medina flights
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Rome to Medina
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,199
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Medina is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
FCO: CEST · MED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 7:00 PM in Medina.
Visa & Entry

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Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Medina route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to MED flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, King Abdulaziz and İstanbul.
Medina is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
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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 Cairo, King Abdulaziz and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.