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Connecting route · United Kingdom → Saudi Arabia

Flights from London to Medina

There are no direct flights from London to Medina. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Manama, about 8h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 15m
LONMEDIST

London to Medina at a glance

Fastest journey8h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Manama

Best ways to fly from London to Medina

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

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LON Istanbul (IST) MED
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 15m
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LON Manama (BAH) MED
Leg 1: British Airways, Gulf Air · Leg 2: Flynas, Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~10h 16m
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LON Lyon (LYS) MED
Leg 1: British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Transavia France
Self-transfer likely ~9h 15m
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LON Cairo (CAI) MED
Leg 1: British Airways, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Flynas
Self-transfer likely ~9h 12m
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LON Paris (ORY) MED
Leg 1: Vueling · Leg 2: Transavia France
Self-transfer likely ~9h 13m
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LON Riyadh (RUH) MED
Leg 1: British Airways, Riyadh Air, Saudia · Leg 2: flyadeal, Flynas
Self-transfer likely ~10h 34m
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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
4,502 km2,796 miles
Journey time
8h 15mestimate
Time difference
+3hMedina vs London
Currency in Medina
SAR
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → MED

Flights from London to Medina: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Medina?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Manama and Lyon. 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 London to Medina?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,502 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Medina?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Manama (BAH), Lyon (LYS) and Cairo (CAI). British Airways flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Medina?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Medina: Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
What is the time difference between London and Medina?
Medina is 3 hours ahead of London.

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