Medina lies on an oasis plain in western Saudi Arabia, ringed by date palm groves, and is one of the central cities in the history of Islam. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from five Turkish airports, among them Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Trabzon, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. The Prophet's Mosque stands at the centre of the city, with visiting places such as the Quba Mosque, Uhud and Qiblatayn close by, and the Haramain high-speed train connects to Mecca and Jeddah.
Looking for cheap flights or monthly payment flight packages to Medina?
Suso is a travel-planning platform that turns your Medina trip from Turkey into a buy now, pay later flight package: the ticket is issued by travel agencies, booking sites or airlines, and the payment plan runs on consumer credit from partner finance institutions. One click in the basket completes the purchase and the financing together; you pay over 3 to 24 months. No credit card limit needed.
See flights to Medina →When to visit Medina
November to March is the best stretch, with mild dry winters. June to September is very hot, and visitor numbers rise sharply during Ramadan.
Things to do in Medina
The Prophet's Mosque
Visit the mosque at the centre of the city, with its green dome and courtyards of retractable canopies.
The Quba Mosque
See the building regarded as the first mosque in the history of Islam, with its white domes.
The Qiblatayn Mosque
Visit the mosque known for its two qiblas, where the direction of prayer is said to have changed.
Mount Uhud
Visit the red rock mountain north of the city and the historic cemetery at its foot.
The date groves and market
Walk the date groves that ring the city and taste local varieties, including ajwa, at the market.
The Haramain high-speed train
Take the high-speed train from Medina station to Jeddah and Mecca for an easy link between the cities.
Flights from Turkey to Medina
Medina is served by Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), about 15 km from the city centre and reached in about 25 minutes by taxi. Direct flights depart from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Trabzon and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.
Medina FAQ
How can I get a Medina flight package?
You can split the cost of your Medina flight package with Suso over 3 to 24 months, and no credit card limit is required.
Which airport serves Medina and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), about 15 km from the centre, reached in about 25 minutes by taxi.
How do I travel between Medina and Mecca?
The Haramain high-speed train runs between Medina, Jeddah and Mecca, and the Medina to Mecca journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Buy now, pay later flights to Medina
Fly now, pay later. Plan your trip, pay over up to 24 months. One click at checkout sets up the plan, no credit card limit needed.
Search flights to Medina →