Are direct flights from Dubai to Medina always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical, especially if you are flexible with your schedule. Weigh the cost savings against the added travel duration and potential inconvenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Dubai to Medina flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or traveling during off-peak seasons often result in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock more affordable options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Dubai to Medina flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may charge for printing boarding passes or using certain payment methods. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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Today’s best flight deals from Dubai to Medina

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Dubai to Medina

2026-12-03 – 2026-12-04
DXB - Medina
79% AI deal score
$309
$210
Round trip
2026-12-16 – 2026-12-23
DXB - Medina
78% AI deal score
$292
$216
Round trip
2026-11-23 – 2026-11-30
DXB - Medina
72% AI deal score
$279
$226
Round trip
2026-12-07 – 2026-12-09
DXB - Medina
77% AI deal score
$306
$228
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2026-12-17 – 2026-12-20
DXB - Medina
73% AI deal score
$299
$231
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2026-12-24 – 2026-12-28
DXB - Medina
73% AI deal score
$301
$233
Round trip
2026-12-21 – 2026-12-28
DXB - Medina
71% AI deal score
$292
$235
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2026-12-02 – 2026-12-12
DXB - Medina
67% AI deal score
$279
$236
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2026-12-23 – 2026-12-26
DXB - Medina
76% AI deal score
$302
$237
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2026-12-03 – 2026-12-05
DXB - Medina
76% AI deal score
$308
$237
Round trip

Dubai to Medina: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Medina

For flights from Dubai to Medina, fares typically range from $264 to $380, with a median price of $309. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 25% of recent fares from Dubai to Medina have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers appear regularly.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Dubai to Medina, the cheapest time to fly is often in July, with a median fare of just $185. May also offers more affordable options, with median fares around $281, followed by December at $299. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can help you secure a favorable fare.

A typical journey from Dubai to Medina takes approximately 2h 40m. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 1580 kilometers. While direct flights from Dubai to Medina are available, most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights. When considering connecting options, the median journey time extends to 6h 15m.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Medina

Regular price: $241 - $402

Prices for flights from Dubai to Medina are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 241 USD and 402 USD. The current lowest deal is 170 USD with Saudia, for travel from Nov 23 to Nov 24.

now $170

Low $241

High $402

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Medina

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Medina is July, with a median price of $184. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $432. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $184

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $432

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Medina

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Medina

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Flydubai

$264

$334

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Gulf Air

$378

$470

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Flydubai

$264

$621

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Emirates Airlines

$260

$377

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Emirates Airlines

$263

$310

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Emirates Airlines

$263

$358

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Medina

2 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 3

$359 → $231

36%

1 night

Nov 11 - Nov 12

$293 → $173

41%

1 night

Nov 1 - Nov 2

$360 → $247

31%

2 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 5

$334 → $237

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Medina

Dubai - Medina route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Dubai to Medina are near the typical level, with 25% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $185, followed by May at $281.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Direct flights typically take 2h 40m, while connecting flights average 6h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 12.9% of recent flights are direct, with most routes requiring two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Arabia offers direct flights

Air Arabia is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Dubai to Medina appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is a primary option for flights from Dubai to Medina.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) is another departure choice for your trip to Medina.

📍 ~36 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,576

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) offers an alternative departure point for travel to Medina.

📍 ~8 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) provides an additional departure option for your journey to Medina.

📍 ~28 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Medina main airports to arrive at

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz (MED)

Cheapest

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport is the primary gateway to Medina, ideal for your trip from Dubai.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Medina used as alternative

King Abdulaziz International (JED)

Cheapest

King Abdulaziz International Airport is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and airline variety.

📍 ~330 km from Medina (reachable by Haramain High Speed Railway)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Medina

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Best Elite deals to Medina

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From SHJ

Elite

Nov 03

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$4,472

$2,138

Save $2,334

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 10

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$4,863

$2,338

Save $2,525

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Dec 02

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$5,071

$2,460

Save $2,611

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Nov 04

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$5,328

$2,654

Save $2,674

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Nov 04

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$5,328

$2,661

Save $2,667

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Nov 04

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$5,381

$2,661

Save $2,720

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Nov 04

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$5,381

$2,661

Save $2,720

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Nov 04

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$5,381

$2,661

Save $2,720

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Nov 04

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$5,381

$2,661

Save $2,720

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Nov 04

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$5,381

$2,661

Save $2,720

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From DXB

Elite

Nov 04

Medina, Saudi Arabia

87% AI deal score

$5,317

$2,661

Save $2,656

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Nov 12

Medina, Saudi Arabia

86% AI deal score

$3,933

$2,136

Save $1,797

Qatar Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Medina

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare options from various providers. Looking into different airlines, including budget carriers, may also reveal lower prices.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be beneficial. Avoiding peak travel seasons can also help in securing better deals.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer alternative flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always necessary, it may provide more choices for your travel plans. Consider the additional travel time and cost to and from alternative airports.

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Dubai to Medina: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Medina

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Medina

Regular price: $241 - $402

Prices for flights from Dubai to Medina are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 241 USD and 402 USD. The current lowest deal is 170 USD with Saudia, for travel from Nov 23 to Nov 24.

now $170

Low $241

High $402

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Medina

July

Cheapest

Flights from $184

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $432

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Medina

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Medina

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Flydubai

$264

$334

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Gulf Air

$378

$470

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Flydubai

$264

$621

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Emirates Airlines

$260

$377

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Emirates Airlines

$263

$310

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DXB - Medina

Dubai (DXB) - Medina (MED)

Emirates Airlines

$263

$358

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Medina

2 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 3

$359 → $231

36%

1 night

Nov 11 - Nov 12

$293 → $173

41%

1 night

Nov 1 - Nov 2

$360 → $247

31%

2 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 5

$334 → $237

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Medina

Dubai - Medina route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Dubai to Medina are near the typical level, with 25% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $185, followed by May at $281.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Direct flights typically take 2h 40m, while connecting flights average 6h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 12.9% of recent flights are direct, with most routes requiring two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Arabia offers direct flights

Air Arabia is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Dubai to Medina appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is a primary option for flights from Dubai to Medina.

📍 ~11 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) is another departure choice for your trip to Medina.

📍 ~36 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,576

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) offers an alternative departure point for travel to Medina.

📍 ~8 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) provides an additional departure option for your journey to Medina.

📍 ~28 km from Dubai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Medina main airports to arrive at

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz (MED)

Cheapest

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport is the primary gateway to Medina, ideal for your trip from Dubai.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Medina used as alternative

King Abdulaziz International (JED)

Cheapest

King Abdulaziz International Airport is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and airline variety.

Medina, Saudi Arabia

86% AI deal score

$3,933

$2,136

Save $1,797

Qatar Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Medina

Cheap Flights from Dubai to Medina

Today’s best flight deals from Dubai to Medina

Dubai to Medina: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Medina

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Medina

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Medina

Direct flights from Dubai to Medina

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Medina

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Medina

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Medina

Dubai - Medina route insights

Fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Arabia offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Dubai main airports to depart from

Medina main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Medina used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Medina

Best Elite deals to Medina

Nov 03

Dec 10

Dec 02

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Medina

How can I find cheap flights from Dubai to Medina?

When should I book flights from Dubai to Medina?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Dubai to Medina?

Are direct flights from Dubai to Medina always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Dubai to Medina flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Dubai to Medina flights?

Related routes

More routes from Dubai

Flights to Medina from other cities

Dubai to Medina: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Medina

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Medina

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Medina

Direct flights from Dubai to Medina

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Medina

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dubai to Medina

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Medina

Dubai - Medina route insights

Fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Arabia offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Dubai main airports to depart from

Medina main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Medina used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Medina

Best Elite deals to Medina

Nov 03

Dec 10

Dec 02

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Medina

How can I find cheap flights from Dubai to Medina?

When should I book flights from Dubai to Medina?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Dubai to Medina?