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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Medina:

• Earliest: departs at 8:35 am and lands at 11:31 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 1:16 am.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Medina takes 2h 56m, covering 938 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina range from $297 to $459, with an average of $333 over the past 12 months. Anything below $297 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $217 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to $333 for nonstop.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Medina flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Medina flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $330 to $1,582. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Medina are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Medina route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $306 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $454, a difference of $148.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Medina. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 03m, compared with 7h 16m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) and 8h 07m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Medina is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Medina are Prophet's Mosque, Green Dome and Jannat al-Baqi‘. These are among the most viewed places in Medina on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Medina flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.