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 AZEYFB F3GAMS Cairo (CAI) to Medina flights
JED Jeddah 6h 50m ARAZSV KQMHSV Jeddah (JED) to Medina flights
SPX Al Jiza 6h 55m W4 XY Al Jiza (SPX) to Medina flights
ALG Algiers 7h 20m AHAZ AHSV Algiers (ALG) to Medina flights
IST Istanbul 7h 21m 6EAZPK SVTKXY Istanbul (IST) to Medina flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 7h 35m AZPCVF F3PCSV Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Medina flights
RUH Riyadh 8h ARAZSV AIAZET Riyadh (RUH) to Medina flights
DXB Dubai 9h 40m EKFI EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Medina flights
DOH Doha 9h 50m FBIBKM AYBAIB Doha (DOH) to Medina flights
SHJ Sharjah 10h 7m G9 G9 Sharjah (SHJ) 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
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,363
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

Italian passport holders must obtain an eVisa before traveling to Saudi Arabia. The application is completed online through the official visa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com) and costs SAR 535 (roughly EUR 130), including medical insurance. Processing is usually within 24 hours. The eVisa is valid for 1 year with multiple entries and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit, with a maximum of 180 days total.

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 Sphinx.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MED and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 Sphinx. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.