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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Medina:

• Earliest: departs at 08:35 and lands at 11:31
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 02:51.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Medina takes 2h 56m, covering 2,430 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina range from AED 1,085 to AED 1,695, with an average of AED 1,218 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,085 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 798 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with AED 1,216 for direct.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Medina flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 40–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Medina flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 892 to AED 7,913. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Medina are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 600, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Medina route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,091 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 1,476, a difference of AED 386.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Medina. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 03m, compared to 7h 07m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) and 8h 01m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Medina is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Medina are Prophet's Mosque, Jannat al-Baqi‘, and Green Dome. These are among the most viewed places in Medina on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Medina flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.