Madinah to Jeddah flights
Jeddah lies 334 km (208 mi) south of Madinah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
| Madinah | Jeddah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 4.7 million |
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | MED, 13 km out | JED, 21 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Jeddah
Jeddah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Abdulaziz International Airport | JED | 21 km (13 mi) | 13,123 ft | 48 ft |
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Staying in Jeddah
Our booking partner lists 858 places to stay in Jeddah. Of the 266 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (93), and 33 are five-star. Across 234 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 311,253 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jeddah from Madinah?
334 km (208 mi) in a straight line, south of Madinah.
How long does it take to get from Madinah to Jeddah by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madinah and Jeddah?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madinah to Jeddah flights?
Typically Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).
Where can I stay in Jeddah?
Our booking partner lists 858 places to stay in Jeddah, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.