London to Medina (LGW–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LGW–MED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eastwind Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,792 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9 Eastwind Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 6h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
LGW: GMT · MED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 9:00 PM in Medina.
British passport holders need an eVisa to enter Saudi Arabia. The eVisa costs SAR 535 (about $142) including insurance, is processed within minutes, and allows multiple entries for stays of up to 90 days per visit over a 1-year validity period with a maximum of 180 days total. Apply at visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa covers tourism, Umrah (outside Hajj season), and visiting family or friends.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page. The eVisa application requires a passport photo page scan, a digital photograph, and basic travel details. No hotel booking or flight proof is needed for the application itself. Hajj requires a separate visa through an authorized Hajj operator, with its own process and quotas.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Riyadh (RUH) run about 6 hours 30 minutes, to Jeddah (JED) about 6 hours 15 minutes. Saudia and British Airways operate the routes. The Saudi riyal (SAR) is pegged at 3.75 SAR per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals on standard tourist visits. Meningitis ACWY vaccination is required for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims. Dress codes are relaxed compared to a decade ago but modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is expected in public spaces.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–MED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to MED
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from Eastwind Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to MED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to MED ranges from 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,792 miles (4,494 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.