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

• Earliest: departs at 01:15 and lands at 04:15
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 01:15.

The flight takes about 3h.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dubai to Medina.

A direct flight from Dubai to Medina takes 3h, covering 2,540 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 Dubai to Medina range from AED 987 to AED 1,355, with an average of AED 1,106 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 987 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the AED 1,106 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 889 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with AED 1,164 for direct.

flynas is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while flydubai has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Medina flights are:

• flynas: 91% on time
• flydubai: 91% on time
• Emirates: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 47–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Medina flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Medina flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dubai to Medina are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 495, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Dubai to Medina usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) 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 Dubai to Medina route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

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

• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Dubai to Medina. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,080 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 1,168, a difference of AED 88.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Medina. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Emirates
• SAUDIA

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 38m, compared to 6h 07m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 6h 45m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Medina is 1 hour behind Dubai (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 Dubai to Medina flights:

• flydubai: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: 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:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SAUDIA: 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.