Rome to Medina (FCO–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rome to Medina
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FCO and MED, connecting options are available through 27 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,231
Candidates
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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 connections27 hubs
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 through LXR, ADB, SSH, HRG, ORY, LGW, RAK, JED, DOH, ALG, CAI, ADD, IST, KWI, MCT, SAW, SPX, RUH, BAH, AUH, DXB, MRU, AMM, DAC, TUN, CMN and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LXR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.