Medina travel guide

Medina Tourism | Medina Guide

You're Going to Love Medina

With a population of 1.30 million, Medina is the largest city in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Medina has to offer.

When to visit Medina

Medina in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medina in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 226
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Medina in June, when the average temperature is 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 10 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Medina, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Medina

Plane

When flying to Medina, you’ll arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Medina from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 31h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Medina, you’ll arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Medina from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 31h 40m.

Airports near Medina

Airlines serving Medina

KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (887 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (449 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,967 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (243 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (521 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (736 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Medina

From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Madinah - Dar Al Iman, An IHG Hotel to great affordable options like the Zaha Al Munawara Hotel, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 297 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Plaza Inn Ohud Hotel and Al Alya Hotel Rooms and Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Medina

Most booked hotels in Medina

Dallah Taibah Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 201+
Pullman Zamzam Madina
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 199+
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 282+
Zowar International Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 91+

Hiring a car in Medina

Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Medina, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Medina, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.