Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah is eight hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SYD to MED flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYD and MED:
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Currently, ₹ 35,585 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 68,417. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to MED, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights leaving from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Book a hotel close to MED if you're taking a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and explore Madinah and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Madinah. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Madinah based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) 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.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to MED in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 25ºC then.
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