⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Cairo to Medina flights

Cairo (CAI) to Medina (MED): 638 miles (1,027 km) great-circle, about 1h 45m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $178 round-trip on Saudia, with 1 stop, departing April 29, 2026.

SVSaudiaSV300
Depart
CAI
Cairo, Egypt
12:45
2026-04-29
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Arrive
MED
Medina, Saudi Arabia
Returns 14:10
2026-05-05
Stops
1 stop
Distance
638 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 45m
Trip type
Round-trip
$178
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Cairo to Medina fare fly?

$178 round-trip, Saudia SV300, departing 2026-04-29 at 12:45, returning 2026-05-05. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Tuesday 6 nights later; the fare was observed 4 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Cairo from Medina?

  • Distance: 638 miles (1,027 km) great-circle, heading southeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 45m.
  • Departure airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Cairo, Egypt, UTC+3 on April 29, 2026.
  • Arrival: Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED), Saudi Arabia, UTC+3 on April 29, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Egypt to Saudi Arabia.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 2,151 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Saudia SV300, 1 stop, round-trip, 6 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Cairo to Medina fare compare with other routes from CAI?

At $178, it ranked 5th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from CAI (median $409). That is 27.9 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the CAI median of 28.8 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from CAI of similar length: Jeddah (756 mi) at $166 and Istanbul (786 mi) at $206.

Saudia had the cheapest fare on 4 of 30 CAI routes. It is the 25th longest of the 30 routes we track from CAI.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Medina?

Of 3 departure airports with a fare to Medina, Cairo (CAI) ranked 3rd at $178. Lowest: $134 from Jeddah (JED); highest: $178 from Cairo (CAI); 2 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Saudia (2) and flynas (1).

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Africa/Cairo, Asia/Riyadh; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Cairo to Medina flight questions

How far is Cairo from Medina by plane?

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Cairo is about 638 miles (1,027 km) from Medina on a great-circle line from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED), heading southeast. It is the 25th longest of the 30 routes we track from CAI. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Medina?

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About 1h 45m nonstop by our estimate for 638 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Saudia fare was with 1 stop. 3 airports in our feed had a fare to Medina; this one ranked 3rd, and 2 of the 3 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Medina?

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On April 29, 2026, Cairo was on UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) and Medina on UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Cairo was 12:00 in Medina. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Medina 1 hour ahead, in mid-July no difference.

How much is a flight from Cairo to Medina?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $178 per person round-trip on Saudia flight SV300, departing April 29, 2026, returning May 5, 2026, with 1 stop. At $178, it ranked 5th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from CAI (median $409). That is 27.9 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the CAI median of 28.8 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Cairo to Medina?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Medina, 2 of the 3 recorded fares were nonstop. From CAI, 8 of 30 were. Routes from CAI of similar length: Jeddah (756 mi) at $166 and Istanbul (786 mi) at $206.

Which airports serve flights from Cairo to Medina?

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It departs Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt, and arrives at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia. An international flight, Egypt to Saudi Arabia. Saudia had the cheapest fare on 4 of 30 CAI routes.

Where else near Medina can you fly from Cairo?

Jeddah (JED) $166Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) $148Hurghada (HRG) $150Aswan (ASW) $240Riyadh (RUH) $169Luxor (LXR) $205All flights from Cairo →

Other cities with flights to Medina

From Jeddah (JED) $134From Riyadh (RUH) $161

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