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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAI Cairo 6h 35m LXMS F3GAMS Cairo (CAI) to Medina flights
IST Istanbul 7h 15m 6EGFOZ SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Medina flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 8h 15m PCVF F3PCSV Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Medina flights
DOH Doha 10h 5m FBIBJL AYBAIB Doha (DOH) to Medina flights
DXB Dubai 10h 30m EKFILX EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Medina flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 11h EYGALX EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Medina flights
RUH Riyadh 11h 15m SV AZF3GA Riyadh (RUH) to Medina flights
ESB Ankara 11h 45m LXXQ PCVF Ankara (ESB) to Medina flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 14h 3m LXWY OVSVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Medina flights
AMM Amman 17h RJ RJXY Amman (AMM) to Medina flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Medina
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,325 mi 5h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Carriers that operated nonstop ZRH–MED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NE Nesma Airlines 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
987
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
+1h
Medina is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · MED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Medina.
Distance & Flight Time
2,325 mi / 3,742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to ZRH

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

Key statistics for the Zurich to Medina route.
Route details
Distance2,325 mi / 3,742 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to MED flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport take about 5h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,325 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ZRH to MED: Nesma Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
Medina is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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.