Medina to Kannur (MED–CNN) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
AUH Abu Dhabi 7h 43m EY 6EAI Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kannur flights
DOH Doha 8h 10m AYBAIB 6EAI Doha (DOH) to Kannur flights
RUH Riyadh 8h 10m AFAIAZ AI Riyadh (RUH) to Kannur flights
SHJ Sharjah 9h 40m G9 AIIX Sharjah (SHJ) to Kannur flights
DXB Dubai 9h 50m EKFZ AIIX Dubai (DXB) to Kannur flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 10h 43m OVSVWY AIIX Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Kannur flights
HYD Hyderabad 13h 45m 6E 6E Hyderabad (HYD) to Kannur flights
BOM Mumbai 14h 55m 6E 6E Mumbai (BOM) to Kannur flights
BAH Manama 20h 28m GFXY AIIX Manama (BAH) to Kannur flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Medina to Kannur
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,499 mi 5h 30m nonstop +2.5h ahead

MED–CNN had nonstop service from Faso Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,499 miles in 5h 30m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MED–CNN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F3 Faso Airways 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F3 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MED to CNN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
268
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
+2.5h
Kannur is 2.5 hours ahead of Medina.
MED: +03 · CNN: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Medina, it's 8.5:00 PM in Kannur.
Distance & Flight Time
2,499 mi / 4,022 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Saudi passport holders need a visa to enter India. The e-visa at indianvisaonline.gov.in is the fastest route: $25 for 30 days (single entry) or $40 for 1 year (multiple entry, 90-day stays). Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Upload your passport bio page and a recent photo against a white background. The e-visa works at 28 airports and 5 seaports. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with two blank pages.

Saudi Arabia hosts over 2 million Indian workers, making this one of the busiest air corridors in the world. The traditional sticker visa through VFS Global in Riyadh or Jeddah costs SAR 290 for a 1-year multiple-entry tourist visa (processing 3 to 5 business days). India also offers a 5-year e-tourist visa ($80). For business visits, the e-business visa ($80 for 1 year) covers meetings and conferences.

Direct flights from Riyadh to Delhi run about 4 hours 30 minutes, and Riyadh to Mumbai runs about 4 hours on Saudia, Air India, IndiGo, and flynas. Jeddah to Hyderabad, Kochi, Lucknow, and Calicut all have direct service, reflecting the large Indian diaspora in the western region. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 22.50 INR per SAR 1. ATMs are everywhere, and UPI-based payments dominate. Card payments work at hotels and larger businesses. No mandatory vaccinations. Delhi Metro costs INR 10 to INR 60 per trip (SAR 0.44 to SAR 2.67). Mumbai's local trains cost INR 5 to INR 15. Uber and Ola operate in all major Indian cities.

MED–CNN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medina to Kannur route.
Route details
Distance2,499 mi / 4,022 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m
Destination: CNN
IATA / ICAOCNN / VOKN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation330 ft / 101 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MED to CNN flights.
Nonstop flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Kannur International Airport take about 5h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,499 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MED to CNN: Faso Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zayed, Hamad and King Khalid.
Kannur is 2.5 hours ahead of Medina.
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 MED to CNN

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Kannur International Airport (CNN) had nonstop service from Faso Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MED to CNN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MED to CNN is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,499 miles (4,022 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zayed, Hamad and King Khalid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.