Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Medina Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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MED Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Medina Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
What to Expect
The brand new terminal at Medina Airport (code: MED) is impressive by both environmental and architectural standards. The terminal building is divided into two main concourses: one for domestic routes and one for international, Hajj, and Umrah traffic. Amenities are plentiful, with dozens of eateries, cafes, duty-free shops, and boutiques, many of which are open 24 hours. Despite the sleek surroundings, WiFi is free for only 30 minutes. For added comfort while you wait. economy class passengers can pay to enter two airport lounge.
Sleeping in Medina Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Medina Airport:
- Millennium Madinah Airport – Within walking distance (500m) from the terminal. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Medina, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.
- Primeclass Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside, Ground Floor, near Gate 112. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Wellcome Lounge – Location: Domestic Terminal, Airside, Domestic Departure Level, 1st Floor. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions are available landside and airside (approx. 28 outlets total). Hours vary, and 24-hour service has not been confirmed.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available for 30 minutes. Connect to the “TIBAHAIRPORTS” network and follow the instructions.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available (approx. 20 machines) operated by various banks. Locations: International and Domestic Arrivals halls. Fees may apply; check with your bank before travelling internationally.
- Baggage Trolleys – Free trolleys are available at the departure hall entrance (landside) and in the baggage reclaim area (airside). A 24-hour porter service is also available at these locations (approx. 10 SAR).
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shops are available in Domestic and International Departures. A limited selection of souvenir shops is also available.
- Information Desk – Located inside the terminal entrance. Staff can assist with airport and travel information. Hours: 24 hours.
- Luggage Wrapping – Available landside near the airport entrance.
- Medical Center – Medical clinics are available 24 hours for emergency care. Locations include the Meet & Greet area, International Arrivals, Hajj Terminal and a mobile clinic.
- Prayer Rooms – Available throughout departure and arrival areas.
- SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
- Travel Agencies – Al Tayyar Travel Agency has an office in Terminal 3 for travel assistance.
Buses
Public buses connect the airport and The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina city center. Buses depart five times daily, seven during Ramadan. The ride takes 30 minutes, and the fare is SAR 3 per trip at the time of this update.
Car Rentals
There are at least nine rental car companies available in the passenger terminal.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis and limousines are available for hire. The airport recommends using only authorized services. For estimated fares, see the airport’s website.
Last updated: 2026-03-17
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.