Abu Dhabi to Madinah flights
Madinah lies 1,496 km (929 mi) west of Abu Dhabi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abu Dhabi | Madinah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 603 m (1,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | AUH, 26 km out | MED, 13 km out |
Clocks in Madinah are 1 h behind Abu Dhabi right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 1 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madinah
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,471-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 92 km).
Arriving in Madinah
Madinah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 14,222-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport | MED | 13 km (8 mi) | 14,222 ft | 2,151 ft |
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Staying in Madinah
Our booking partner lists 273 places to stay in Madinah. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (8), and 8 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 4,006 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madinah from Abu Dhabi?
1,496 km (929 mi) in a straight line, west of Abu Dhabi.
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Madinah by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Madinah?
Madinah is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
Which airports are used for Abu Dhabi to Madinah flights?
Typically Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
What currency do I need in Madinah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Madinah?
Our booking partner lists 273 places to stay in Madinah, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.