Frankfurt am Main to Medina (FRA–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 49m ACLHMS F3GAMS Cairo (CAI) to Medina flights
IST Istanbul 7h 20m FILHNH SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Medina flights
TUN Tunis 7h 45m BJLHTU L6 Tunis (TUN) to Medina flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 7h 45m PCVF F3PCSV Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Medina flights
ESB Ankara 7h 51m PCVFXQ PCVF Ankara (ESB) to Medina flights
JED Jeddah 8h 50m SV GAKQMH Jeddah (JED) to Medina flights
DOH Doha 9h 29m FBIBMH AYBAIB Doha (DOH) to Medina flights
DXB Dubai 10h 30m EKFI EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Medina flights
RUH Riyadh 10h 50m SV AZETF3 Riyadh (RUH) to Medina flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 11h 25m DEEYGA EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Medina flights
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Frankfurt am Main to Medina
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
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 Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CEST · MED: +03

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

German passport holders can get a tourist eVisa through the Visit Saudi portal (visa.visitsaudi.com). The eVisa costs SAR 480 (around EUR 120) including insurance and is valid for 1 year with multiple entries. Each stay can be up to 90 days, with a total of 180 days per year. Processing takes minutes for most applicants.

You can also get a visa on arrival at Saudi airports, same cost and terms as the eVisa. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity. There is no dress code requirement at the airport, but modest clothing is expected in public. Alcohol is prohibited throughout the country. During Hajj season, tourist visas do not grant access to Mecca or Medina without a separate Hajj/Umrah permit.

Getting to FRA

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

FRA–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Medina route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to MED flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, İstanbul and Tunis Carthage.
Medina is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from MED to FRA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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, İstanbul and Tunis Carthage. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.