Madrid to Medina (MAD–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 7h 45m IBMSTP F3GAMS Cairo (CAI) to Medina flights
JED Jeddah 8h 35m ARSVUX GAKQMH Jeddah (JED) to Medina flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 8h 40m PC F3PCSV Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Medina flights
IST Istanbul 8h 45m 6EAVHY SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Medina flights
ESB Ankara 8h 51m VF PCVF Ankara (ESB) to Medina flights
ALG Algiers 8h 55m AHIBVY AH Algiers (ALG) to Medina flights
CMN Casablanca 8h 55m 3OATIB ATXY Casablanca (CMN) to Medina flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 10h 35m AVEYGA EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Medina flights
DOH Doha 11h 9m IBMHQR AYBAIB Doha (DOH) to Medina flights
AMM Amman 15h 57m RJ RJXY Amman (AMM) to Medina flights
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Madrid to Medina
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,020
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 Madrid.
MAD: CEST · MED: +03

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

Spanish passport holders can get a tourist eVisa for Saudi Arabia online at visa.visitsaudi.com. The fee is SAR 480 (about EUR 120), which includes mandatory health insurance. The eVisa is a 1-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit and 180 days total per year. Processing is instant or within minutes. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry.

The eVisa application requires a passport scan, a digital photo, and a credit card. No invitation letter, hotel booking, or flight itinerary is needed at the application stage. Visa on arrival is also available at Saudi airports for Spanish citizens, but the eVisa saves time at immigration.

Saudi Arabia has relaxed its dress code for tourists significantly since 2019. Women do not need to wear an abaya, though modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is expected in public. During Ramadan, eating and drinking in public during daylight hours is restricted. Alcohol is prohibited throughout the country.

Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

MAD–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Medina route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to MED flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, King Abdulaziz and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
Medina is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
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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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.