Madinah to Yanbu flights
Yanbu lies 163 km (101 mi) west of Madinah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 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 | Yanbu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 200,161 |
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | MED, 13 km out | YNB, 6 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 Yanbu
Yanbu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,532-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport | YNB | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,532 ft | 26 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yanbu from Madinah?
163 km (101 mi) in a straight line, west of Madinah.
How long does it take to get from Madinah to Yanbu by air?
About 58 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 Yanbu?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madinah to Yanbu flights?
Typically Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB).
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.