---
iata: MED
name: Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport
city: Medina
country: Saudi Arabia
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://tibahairports.com/'
sources:
  - 'https://tibahairports.com/en-EN/airport-facilities-services/lounges'
  - 'https://www.tibahairports.com/en-EN/to-from-the-airport/page/taxi'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/mohammad-bin-abdulaziz/med6-madinah-primeclass-lounge
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/mohammad-bin-abdulaziz/med7-hayyak-vip-lounge-medina
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/mohammad-bin-abdulaziz/med5-wellcome-lounge
quickFacts:
  - 'IATA MED / ICAO OEMA — Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz, Medina'
  - >-
    Priority Pass: Madinah Primeclass (intl 24h, 4.4) + Hayyak VIP (dom 24h,
    showers) + Wellcome (24h, max 6h)
  - Official Tibah taxi board includes Central Haram Area ~20 km (75/90 SAR)
  - Use licensed taxis only (official Tibah note)
  - >-
    Pilgrimage peaks can lengthen queues — planning only; no visa rules invented
    here
  - No official MCT / security wait minutes — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge hours
    title: 'All three PP lounges run 00:00–23:59'
    detail: >-
      Primeclass 4.4 / 382 international; Hayyak domestic with showers; Wellcome
      3.9 near Gate 8.
    summary: Primeclass & Hayyak max 3h; Wellcome max 6h.
    category: timing
  - label: Find it
    title: Primeclass after passport 1st floor; Hayyak domestic L1
    detail: 'Official Tibah lists Hayyak, Welcome, and Prime class.'
    summary: Match domestic vs international product to your ticket.
    category: terminal
  - label: No alcohol
    title: Saudi ban — soft drinks / snacks only
    detail: Wellcome PP lists soft drinks explicitly.
    summary: Confirm live buffet on the day.
    category: food
  - label: Haram taxi
    title: 'Official board: Central Haram Area ~20 km'
    detail: Use licensed taxis only. No invented visa/Umrah rules in this guide.
    summary: 75 SAR (5 pax) / 90 SAR (7 pax) on Tibah taxi page.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Madinah Primeclass Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 daily (max stay 3h)'
    access:
      - Priority Pass (intl/transit; max 3h)
    bestFor:
      - International PP
    summary: 4.4 / 382 with day beds after passport 1st floor.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: International
    amenities:
      - Day beds
      - Quiet area
      - Luggage storage
  - name: Hayyak VIP Lounge - Medina
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 daily (max stay 3h)'
    access:
      - Priority Pass (domestic; showers)
    bestFor:
      - Domestic PP wanting showers
    summary: 24h domestic with showers and dual prayer rooms.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Domestic
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Prayer rooms
  - name: Wellcome Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 daily (max stay 6h)'
    access:
      - Priority Pass (max 6h; dress code)
    bestFor:
      - Longer domestic waits near Gate 8
    summary: '3.9 Gate 8 Wellcome — long max stay, middling rating.'
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Domestic
    amenities:
      - Soft drinks
      - Play area
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 7.1
slug: med
region: Middle East
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# Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Medina, Saudi Arabia · Middle East
Medina gateway with three 24h Priority Pass lounges — Madinah Primeclass (intl 4.4), Hayyak VIP (domestic showers), and Wellcome (Gate 8, max 6h). Official taxi board includes Central Haram Area fares.
## Airportist Score

**7.1 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 7.2 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.6 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 7.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 7.5 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Main terminal with domestic + international airside products
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Priority Pass holders on Medina itineraries
- International travelers using Madinah Primeclass
- Domestic travelers needing showers (Hayyak)

## Watch out for

- Peak pilgrimage seasons can lengthen queues (planning only)
- Match domestic vs international lounge to your ticket
- Use licensed taxis only
- No published MCT
- No visa/Umrah rules documented in this guide

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