Flying from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 2 hours 6 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Manama and Madinah have the same timezone (UTC+3).
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport start from 09:50 — the first with Gulf Air. The latest flight is the 19:40 option with Gulf Air. Overall, you can choose from 30 weekly services from BAH to MED.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Visiting Madinah (and discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is simple with Gulf Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the BAH - MED route are:
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the latest information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BAH to MED.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is C$190. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$328. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from BAH to MED.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from BAH to MED every day.
Play around with filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The journey from central Manama to Bahrain International Airport takes around 47 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near BAH. Whether you have an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
From Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 49 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Madinah in April.
Book your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BAH to MED in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 25ºC then.
More about Madinah
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in Madinah right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from BAH to MED:
Quba Mosque and Mount Uhud are a couple of big attractions to put on your Madinah must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Seven Mosques.
Complete your Madinah trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Madinah vacation.