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Flights from Cape Town to Medina

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Medina. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 14h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 13h 19m
CPTMEDDXB

Cape Town to Medina at a glance

Fastest journey13h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Medina

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CPT Dubai (DXB) MED
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~14h 02m
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2
CPT Doha (DOH) MED
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 19m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,873 km4,268 miles
Journey time
13h 19mestimate
Time difference
+1hMedina vs Cape Town
Currency in Medina
SAR
Airports
CPT → MED

Flights from Cape Town to Medina: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Medina?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Medina?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,873 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Medina?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Medina?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Medina: Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Medina?
Medina is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.

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