Rotterdam to Medina (RTM–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RTM–MED had nonstop service from Nesma Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 2,646 miles in 5h 14m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE Nesma Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RTM: CEST · MED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rotterdam, it's 7:00 PM in Medina.
Dutch passport holders can get a tourist e-visa for Saudi Arabia through visa.visitsaudi.com. The e-visa costs SAR 480 (about EUR 120) including insurance, is valid for 1 year, and allows multiple entries of up to 90 days each with a maximum of 180 days total per year. Processing is near-instant, often approved within minutes. You can also get a visa on arrival at major Saudi airports for the same fee. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
Direct flights from Amsterdam to Riyadh (RUH) and Jeddah (JED) run on Saudia and KLM. Amsterdam to Riyadh takes about 6 hours 15 minutes, Amsterdam to Jeddah about 6 hours. Flynas also operates some seasonal routes. Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR), pegged to the US dollar at 3.75 SAR per USD 1, roughly 4.05 SAR per EUR 1. Card payments are universal, even at small shops and street vendors.
No mandatory vaccinations for visitors from the Netherlands. During Hajj season (dates shift annually with the Islamic calendar), Jeddah and Mecca are extremely busy and special Hajj visas are required for pilgrimage. Tourist visas do not allow entry to Mecca. Medina is accessible to all visitors except the inner Haram area. The weekend is Friday and Saturday. Alcohol is prohibited throughout the country. Dress codes are relaxed for tourists compared to previous years, but modest clothing is expected in public.
RTM–MED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RTM to MED
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) had nonstop service from Nesma Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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.
RTM to MED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RTM to MED is about 5 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,646 miles (4,257 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Houari Boumediene. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.