Medina to Lahore (MED–LHE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MED–LHE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pakistan International Airlines and airblue lead the route. The flight covers 2,161 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PK Pakistan International Airlines | 2 | 773 | 5h25 | – | – | – |
| PA airblue | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MED: +03 · LHE: PKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Medina, it's 8:00 PM in Lahore.
Saudi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Pakistan for up to 30 days at no cost. Available at Islamabad (ISB), Lahore (LHE), Karachi (KHI), and other international airports. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Bring a passport photo and proof of accommodation. Pakistan also offers an e-visa at visa.nadra.gov.pk for advance processing (free for Saudi nationals, 7 to 10 business days). The visa on arrival is faster if you prefer not to apply ahead.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan share deep cultural and religious ties, and Saudi Arabia hosts over 2 million Pakistani workers. For stays beyond 30 days, extend at the Regional Passport Office in any major Pakistani city. Business and work visas require separate applications through the Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh. Urdu is the national language, with English used in business and government. Arabic is understood in religious contexts.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Islamabad run about 3 hours 30 minutes on Saudia, PIA, and flynas. Jeddah to Lahore and Karachi are also served with multiple daily frequencies. Saudi Arabia to Pakistan is one of the highest-traffic corridors in the region. Pakistan uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR), trading at roughly 74 PKR per SAR 1. ATMs work in all cities, and JazzCash and Easypaisa mobile wallets are common. Card payments work at hotels and malls but carry cash for local markets and transport. No mandatory vaccinations. Careem and inDrive operate in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. The Karakoram Highway from Islamabad to Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the world's great mountain roads, and the northern areas (Hunza, Skardu, Swat) are increasingly popular tourist destinations.
MED–LHE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MED to LHE
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) are connected by nonstop service from Pakistan International Airlines and airblue. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MED to LHE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MED to LHE is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,161 miles (3,477 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Fahd, King Khalid and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.