Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Madinah two hours ahead of Barcelona.
To ensure you get on your BCN to MED flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BCN and MED include:
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
ج.م. 10,971 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 18,728. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BCN to MED, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BCN to MED by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the departures from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BCN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MED:
Pick up a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and explore Madinah and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Madinah. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madinah. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport for August if you want to go to Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to MED in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 25ºC then.
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