Riyadh to Medina (RUH–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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440 mi airlines 139/wk
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SV1469
SV Saudia
321
2:00 AM
+03 T4
3:40 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SV1473
SV Saudia
321
6:15 AM
+03 T4
7:55 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F3223
F3 flyadeal
320
6:55 AM
+03 T3
8:30 AM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AZ5392
AZ ITA
321
7:25 AM
+03 T4
9:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SV1459
SV Saudia
321
7:58 AM
+03 T4
9:45 AM
+03
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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F3233
F3 flyadeal
320
8:05 AM
+03 T3
9:40 AM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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XY93
XY flyn
32N
8:10 AM
+03 T3
9:50 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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XY790
XY flyn
32N
8:45 AM
+03 T5
10:25 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F3225
F3 flyadeal
320
10:15 AM
+03 T3
11:45 AM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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XY101
XY flyn
320
1:00 PM
+03 T3
2:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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GA9795
GA Garuda Indonesia
321
1:25 PM
+03 T4
3:05 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AZ5388
AZ ITA
320
1:25 PM
+03 T4
3:05 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SV1461
SV Saudia
321
1:25 PM
+03 T4
3:05 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SV1463
SV Saudia
321
3:00 PM
+03 T4
4:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F3235
F3 flyadeal
320
5:25 PM
+03 T3
7:00 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ET4513
ET Ethiopian
32N
5:50 PM
+03 T5
7:30 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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XY97
XY flyn
320
7:20 PM
+03 T3
9:00 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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ET1871
ET Ethiopian
32N
7:20 PM
+03 T3
9:00 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SV1465
SV Saudia
321
7:40 PM
+03 T4
9:20 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F3231
F3 flyadeal
320
9:25 PM
+03 T3
11:00 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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SV1467
SV Saudia
321
11:15 PM
+03 T5
12:55 AM+1
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SV1466
SV Saudia
321
2:55 AM
+03
4:35 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F3224
F3 flyadeal
320
9:10 AM
+03
10:35 AM
+03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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SV1844
SV Saudia
10:00 AM
+03
11:15 AM
+03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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F3234
F3 flyadeal
320
10:20 AM
+03
11:45 AM
+03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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ET4518
ET Ethiopian
32N
10:35 AM
+03
11:55 AM
+03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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F3226
F3 flyadeal
320
12:25 PM
+03
1:50 PM
+03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AZ5200
AZ ITA
321
5:40 PM
+03
7:10 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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SV1462
SV Saudia
321
5:40 PM
+03
7:10 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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SV1530
SV Saudia
6:20 PM
+03
8:25 AM+1
+03
14h 5m
M T W T F S S
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SV1470
SV Saudia
321
7:30 PM
+03
9:00 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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F3236
F3 flyadeal
320
7:40 PM
+03
9:05 PM
+03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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SV1464
SV Saudia
321
10:05 PM
+03
11:35 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Riyadh to Medina
6 carriers, 139 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 139 Flights/wk 440 mi 1h 30m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

RUH–MED is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, flyadeal and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 440 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RUH–MED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 45 321 1h40-1h47 SkyTeam
F3 flyadeal 35 320 1h30-1h35
XY flynas 24 320, 32N 1h40
AZ ITA Airways 14 320, 321 1h40 SkyTeam
ET Ethiopian Airlines 14 32N 1h40 Star Alliance
GA Garuda Indonesia 7 321 1h40 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AZ, F3, XY
321 Airbus A321 – AZ, GA, SV
32N Airbus A320neo – ET, XY
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AZ + GA + SV (66 flights/wk, 47%)
Unaffiliated: F3 + XY (59 flights/wk, 42%)
Star Alliance: ET (14 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RUH to MED direction.
Mon
19
flights
Tue
20
flights
Wed
20
flights
Thu
20
flights
Fri
20
flights
Sat
20
flights
Sun
20
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
139
Outbound / wk
72
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
794
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
0h
Medina is 0 hours the same as Riyadh.
RUH: +03 · MED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 6:00 PM in Medina.
Distance & Flight Time
440 mi / 708 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 47m.

RUH–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riyadh to Medina route.
Route details
Distance440 mi / 708 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights139 out / 72 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RUH to MED flights.
Nonstop flights from King Khalid International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 47m. The route covers 440 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, flyadeal, Garuda Indonesia, Saudia and flynas.
There are approximately 139 nonstop flights per week from RUH to MED. The return direction has about 72 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ELQ, DOH, JED, DXB, AMM, LHE, CMN, DMM, BOM, CAI, BAH, HBE, KHI, AHB, ALG, IST, SHJ, MCT, ADD, AUH, MNL, SAW, RAE, DAC, CGK and TUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MED to RUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 RUH to MED

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, flyadeal, Garuda Indonesia, Saudia and flynas. With 139 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RUH to MED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RUH to MED ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 440 miles (708 km). There are approximately 139 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 211 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ELQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.