Cheap Flights from Madinah to Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the two airports serving Dubai, with Dubai International Airport the busier airport handling around 83 million travelers each year. Passengers coming from Madinah to Dubai are able to fly with Emirates, Flydubai, Flynas and Saudia, with all flights arriving at Dubai International Airport.

* This information is correct as of June 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

Dubai International Airport is renowned for its world-class commercial facilities which includes many of the world’s leading designer and luxury brands alongside extensive duty free shopping, so there’s plenty for you to do while you wait for your flight. There are also numerous dining and drinking establishments located across the airport so you can satisfy your appetite before continuing your journey. The airport itself is comprised of three passenger terminals which you can all easily travel between. One of the most popular ways to reach central Dubai from the airport is on the Dubai Metro which is linked to Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, although taxis are available if you want a direct journey to your destination.

Airport Information - Departing

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport is the main airport in Madinah located roughly 20km (12 miles) outside the city center and ranks as the fourth busiest in Saudi Arabia, handling over 6 million passengers a year. You can find an ample range of facilities and amenities at the airport including a few 24-hour dining options in addition to duty free shopping, while there are also a number of gift stores and other general shops located around the airport to pick up some last-minute essentials. If you aren’t taking a taxi to the airport then there is ample parking available for those who will be driving themselves.

What to Expect in Dubai

In Dubai the weather is just as hot as Madinah with temperatures reaching searing highs over the summer between May and September. Saudi Arabian nationals will not need to obtain a visa in order to enter Dubai, but you will need to show a valid ID card in order to enter the country. Make sure you put your clocks forward 1 hour when you arrive to reflect the time difference between Madinah and Dubai.