Zurich to Medina (ZRH–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.
ZRH–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 2,325 miles in 5h 20m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE Nesma Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · MED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Medina.
Swiss passport holders can apply for a tourist eVisa through visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa costs SAR 535 (about CHF 130) including insurance, is valid for 1 year, and allows multiple entries with stays up to 90 days per visit. Maximum total stay is 180 days per year. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
The eVisa typically processes within minutes. Visa on arrival is also available at Saudi airports for Swiss nationals. Women can travel independently. Dress codes are relaxed in tourist areas but modest clothing is expected in public. Alcohol is prohibited throughout the country.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–MED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to MED
Zürich Airport (ZRH) 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.
ZRH to MED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to MED is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,325 miles (3,742 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.