Flying from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Madinah. The city operates on the UTC+3 timezone and is seven hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to MED. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from New York to MED that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and MED include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and MED include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to MED flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Have a late flight from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near MED and turn out the lights sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and explore beyond Madinah's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Madinah is about 14 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is R 5,481. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,825. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to MED, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Madinah. July is when most people book flights from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a New York to MED plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madinah to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Madinah
Start your Madinah trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Makkah and Medina, Al Masjid-e-Nabawi and Princess Sheikha Mosque are must-do's during your Madinah adventure.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres west of Madinah, a visit to Yanbu will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Dolphin beach resort yanbu, Yanbu Historic Area and Flamingo beach.
Want to visit Splash Water Park? Then head toward Rābigh. Another great place to stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 193 kilometres south of Madinah.