Medina to Doha (MED–DOH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MED–DOH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 747 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: AY, BA, CX, IB, LA, MH, UL, VA, WB | 10 | 320 | 2h15 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, IB, LA, MH, UL, VA, WB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Doha from Medina
| Metric | MED→DOH | YNB→DOH | ULH→DOH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MED | – | 107 mi | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 6 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 15m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
MED: +03 · DOH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Medina, it's 6:00 PM in Doha.
Saudi passport holders enter Qatar visa-free for up to 30 days, extendable for another 30 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Hamad International Airport (DOH), GCC nationals use the dedicated GCC lane at immigration, which moves fast. You receive a stamp and that's it.
Saudi-Qatari border relations normalized in January 2021, and full air, land, and sea links are restored. Saudi nationals can also drive across the Salwa border crossing between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The land crossing is about 100 km from Doha and takes 1 to 2 hours including border formalities. For stays beyond the initial 30+30 days, apply for a residence permit through a Qatari sponsor (employer or family).
Direct flights from Riyadh (RUH) and Jeddah (JED) to Doha run about 1 hour 15 minutes on Saudia and Qatar Airways. Dammam (DMM) to Doha is just 45 minutes, the shortest option. Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR), pegged at 3.64 QAR per $1 and roughly equivalent to the Saudi riyal (3.75 SAR per $1). No mandatory vaccinations. The Doha Metro covers three lines at QAR 2 per standard ride. Taxis from DOH to central Doha cost QAR 40 to QAR 60. Summer highs in both countries exceed 45 degrees Celsius, so the climate will feel familiar.
Doha Metro Gold Line departs from inside the terminal to the city centre (15–20 min, QAR 3–6). Msheireb station is the interchange for connecting to the Red and Green lines. First train is at 6am; late-night arrivals will need a taxi or ride-hail. Karwa taxis are available at the arrivals area; West Bay costs QAR 30–50.Careem and Uber are the most cost-effective options. Hamad International has no separate rental car facility visible from arrivals; rental desks are landside. The airport is 15 km from central Doha with good road access via the Corniche and Lusail Expressway.
Desert climate, similar to Dubai. Summers (June–September) are intensely hot (37–45°C) with very high humidity. Ground operations slow but flights rarely cancel for heat alone. Dust haze is persistent and occasionally reduces visibility below instrument minimums. Winter (November–March) is pleasant at 15–26°C and represents Qatar Airways' peak operational period.
Rain is rare, fewer than 10 rainy days per year, but the drainage infrastructure means even light rain causes road flooding. Occasional dust storms (shamal) reduce visibility and can ground departures for hours. Spring (March–May) is the most dust-prone season.
MED–DOH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MED to DOH
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MED to DOH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MED to DOH is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 747 miles (1,203 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 174 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Fahd, King Khalid and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yanbu (YNB), Al-Ula (ULH) and Hanak (RSI).