Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport - MED Medina
The Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Medina, Saudi Arabia, and has been in operation for almost 70 years. This regional airport operates under the IATA code MED, and is classified as a privatized airport. It connects the city of Medina to the regional routes of Kuwait City, Istanbul, Dubai, and Cairo. It also carries a lot of pilgrims during the Umrah and Hajj seasons. The MED-Medina Airport and the Jeddah Airport are the only two airports that can welcome guests for the pilgrimage. In 2018, this airport served more than 8 million passengers, and is classified as the nation’s fourth busiest airport.
Best Time to Visit
The Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport is an award-winning airport, and features eco-friendly, sustainable buildings. It has also won some of the best design and engineering awards in the world. It was named after the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. Apart from the pilgrimages to the medina, a lot of the MED-Prince Mohammed Airport's transit passengers head to the nearby Knowledge Economic City.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For those looking for hotels near the airport that feature amenities such as free Wi-Fi and free breakfasts, the Millennium Madinah Airport will surely suffice, and its location is just 530 meters from the Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport. The Ramada by Wyndham Madinah Al Hamra and the Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick Hotel are both worth considering, with their location just less than 8-mile drive from the terminal gates.
