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A private taxi from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (IATA: MED) to Madinah city hotels costs from SAR 120 for a Toyota Camry (4 passengers), SAR 170 for a Hyundai Staria (7 passengers), SAR 220 for a GMC Yukon XL, and SAR 250 for a Toyota HiAce (11 passengers). The airport sits approximately 45 minutes north of the Nabawi hotel district. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a name board.
There is something deeply meaningful about the moment your flight descends toward Madinah Al-Munawwarah.
Pilgrims who choose to begin their Umrah journey in Madinah — visiting the Prophet's ﷺ city first before travelling south to Makkah — are following a spiritually rich itinerary. They arrive not to the city of his birth, but to the city he ﷺ called home, the city that sheltered him and his companions during the Hijrah, the city where Masjid al-Nabawi stands.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is a compact, manageable airport compared to Jeddah's KAIA — arrivals are processed more quickly, the building is easier to navigate, and the drive into the city is straightforward. But pilgrims arriving here for the first time, tired from a long flight, are still in an unfamiliar place at a significant moment. They deserve a driver who is already waiting with their name on a board. That is what we provide.
Airport name: Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA code: MED
Location: Approximately 55 km northwest of Madinah city centre, 45 minutes by road to the Nabawi hotel district under normal traffic conditions
The airport serves direct flights from a growing number of international destinations including the United Kingdom, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and countries across the GCC. It is smaller and less congested than Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport, which means immigration and baggage collection are typically faster — most passengers are through the arrivals hall within 25 to 40 minutes of landing.
No. Unlike Jeddah Airport, which has a Haramain High-Speed Railway station inside Terminal 1, Madinah Airport has no Haramain rail connection. The Madinah Haramain station is located within the city — pilgrims who wish to use the train between Madinah and Makkah must first reach the station by taxi from their hotel. This means the only practical transport from MED Airport directly to your hotel is a private taxi or transfer vehicle.
There are no public buses connecting the airport directly to the Nabawi hotel district. App-based services such as Uber and Careem are occasionally available, but do not offer guaranteed meet-and-greet at arrivals, cannot accommodate large luggage for international pilgrims, and cannot be pre-confirmed from overseas before your departure.
The road from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport into Madinah city travels south along King Fahd Road before entering the hotel districts surrounding Masjid al-Nabawi. Under normal conditions, the drive takes 40 to 50 minutes. During Ramadan and peak Umrah season, when traffic into the city is heavier, allow 60 to 75 minutes.
As you approach Madinah from the north, the green dome of Masjid al-Nabawi becomes visible above the city skyline. For pilgrims arriving here for the first time, it is a moment that requires no description.
We deliver to all hotel zones in Madinah's Nabawi district and surrounding areas:
• Central Nabawi district — hotels within walking distance of Masjid al-Nabawi, including properties facing the mosque's northern gates, the Anbar corridor, and Sahl Harun street. Some of these streets have vehicle access restrictions during peak prayer times, particularly Jumu'ah. Our drivers navigate these restrictions daily and know the closest permitted vehicle approach for every property.
• Al-Anbariyyah Market area — popular with South Asian pilgrim groups. Mid-range hotels with good proximity to the mosque and the market shopping district.
• King Fahd Road hotel corridor — hotels slightly further from the mosque, popular for longer stays. Easier vehicle access, competitive room rates.
Tell us your hotel name when booking. If it is in a narrow alley near the mosque's eastern gates — and several are — your driver will carry luggage from the nearest permitted drop-off point. He will not leave you at the street.
Why do some pilgrims fly into Madinah first rather than Jeddah?
This is a question we are often asked by first-time pilgrims planning their Umrah itinerary. The answer is rooted in Islamic history and personal choice.
Pilgrims are not obligated to visit Madinah as part of Umrah — the visit is not a pillar of Umrah itself. But visiting Masjid al-Nabawi and offering salah in Al-Rawdah al-Sharifah — the sacred garden described in hadith as one of the gardens of Paradise — is one of the most profound acts of worship available to any Muslim. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise."
Many pilgrims choose to spend three to five days in Madinah — visiting Masjid al-Nabawi, Masjid Quba, Jannat al-Baqi, Mount Uhud, and the other historic sites — before travelling south to Makkah for Umrah. Flying directly into MED Airport is simply the most efficient way to begin this itinerary.
For those choosing this path, we arrange the complete sequence:
• MED Airport → Madinah hotel (this transfer)
• Madinah Ziyarat tour during your stay → Madinah Ziyarat Taxi Tour
• Madinah → Makkah with Miqat stop at Bir Ali → Madinah to Makkah Taxi
All fares are per vehicle, not per person. You pay the driver in cash upon arrival at your hotel. Zero advance deposit.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Fare (SAR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Up to 4 | 3 large bags | SAR 120 | Economy — solo, couples |
| Hyundai Staria | Up to 7 | 8–10 large bags | SAR 170 | Family van — most popular |
| GMC Yukon XL | Up to 7 | 6–8 large bags | SAR 220 | VIP / premium comfort |
| Toyota HiAce | Up to 11 | 14–16 large bags | SAR 250 | Large families, groups |
| Toyota Coaster | Up to 19 | 24+ large bags | SAR 400 | Mosque delegations |
You do not need to search for your driver, negotiate a price at the arrivals exit, or stand outside in the heat with your luggage.
After landing at MED, collect your bags and follow the arrivals exit signage. Your driver will be positioned inside or immediately outside the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name. If your flight is delayed, we track it via GACA radar and adjust his position accordingly — up to 60 minutes of waiting time is included free on all bookings.
He loads your luggage. He helps elderly passengers board first. He drives directly to your hotel.
When you arrive at your hotel, you pay him in cash — the exact amount agreed when you confirmed your booking. No rounding up. No surcharges. No discussion.
"Landed at Madinah Airport late in the evening. Our driver was already waiting at arrivals with a name board — clean uniform, warm greeting, and he helped with every bag. We were at our hotel near Bab Jibreel within 45 minutes. The first thing you see after landing in Madinah should not be a negotiation. It should be exactly this."
What to send us:
Your flight number and arrival date/time
Number of passengers and bags
Your Madinah hotel name
Vehicle preference (or share group size — we will advise)
We confirm your driver, vehicle, and fixed fare — insha'Allah within 60 minutes. Your driver's name and photo are sent before you fly.
Our only official WhatsApp: +966 55 375 2182
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) is approximately 55 km from Masjid al-Nabawi. The drive to hotels in the central Nabawi district takes 40 to 50 minutes under normal traffic conditions, and 60 to 75 minutes during Ramadan and peak Umrah season.
No. Unlike Jeddah Airport, Madinah Airport has no Haramain train connection. The Madinah Haramain station is located within the city and requires a taxi from your hotel to access. A private taxi from MED Airport directly to your hotel is the only door-to-door airport transfer option.
Yes. Your driver meets you at the arrivals exit with a name board. You do not need to exit the terminal building and search for him at the kerb. He loads your luggage and delivers you directly to your hotel lobby.
We track all flights arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport using live GACA radar. If your flight lands late, your driver adjusts automatically. Up to 60 minutes free waiting time is included. No calls required from your side.
Yes — and we strongly recommend it. WhatsApp us from home with your flight details, hotel name, and group size. We confirm your booking, driver, and fare before you depart. You pay in cash on arrival at your Madinah hotel.
