Traveling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah is one hour ahead of Athens and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to MED flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and MED:
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight is AED 573. A return fare is currently AED 1,392. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to MED, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to MED.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
If you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MED:
Follow your own route with a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and experience more of Madinah and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
From Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah is approximately 23 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madinah. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to MED in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
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