Alexandria to Medina (HBE–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MS679
MS Egyptair
738
8:35 AM
EEST
11:30 AM
+03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SM485
SM Air Cairo
320
6:40 PM
EEST T2
9:40 PM
+03
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS680
MS Egyptair
738
12:30 PM
+03
1:40 PM
EEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Alexandria to Medina
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 754 mi 2h 55m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

HBE–MED is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Cairo and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 754 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HBE–MED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SM Air Cairo 4 320 3h
MS Egyptair 3 738 2h55 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SM
738 Boeing 737-800 – MS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SM (4 flights/wk, 57%)
Star Alliance: MS (3 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HBE to MED direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HBE to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
229
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 Alexandria

Nearby airports with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Metric HBE→MED SPX→MED CAI→MED
Distance from HBE 91 mi 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 6
Weekly flights 7 3 110
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of HBE 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 Alexandria.
HBE: EEST · MED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria, it's 6:00 PM in Medina.
Distance & Flight Time
754 mi / 1,213 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Egypt is not directly eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. However, Egyptians who hold a valid residence permit or visa from the US, UK, or a Schengen country can apply for the eVisa online. All other Egyptian nationals must apply through a Saudi embassy, consulate, or authorized visa center. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 90 days per visit.

HBE–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alexandria to Medina route.
Route details
Distance754 mi / 1,213 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 3 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: HBE
IATA / ICAOHBE / HEAX
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HBE to MED flights.
Nonstop flights from Alexandria International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h. The route covers 754 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Egyptair and Air Cairo.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HBE to MED. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSH, CAI, AMM, SHJ, JED, DXB, RUH, IST, SAW and DMM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MED to HBE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SPX and CAI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from HBE to MED

Alexandria International Airport (HBE) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair and Air Cairo. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HBE to MED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HBE to MED ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 754 miles (1,213 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SSH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Al Jiza (SPX) and Cairo (CAI).