Can I fly to Medina right now?

There are currently restrictions on flights to Medina along with the rest of Saudi Arabia. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Entry restrictions Saudi Arabia has suspended all incoming flights except for technical stops, humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights with prior approval from GACA. On January 3, Saudi Arabia has lifted the suspension of entry from travelers arriving from the UK. Saudi Arabia has restricted entry to all travelers except for nationals who have not been in Argentina, Brazil or India in the past 14 days. Residents, GCC citizens (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates), and holders of valid visa (exit/entry, business, residence {Iqamah}, and visit) issued by Saudi Arabia may also allowed entry. They must have not been in Argentina, Brazil, India, South Africa or United Kingdom in the past 14 days. Entry requirements All arriving travelers must present a negative PCR test certificate issued from a verified laboratory taken within 72 hours from the time the test is undertaken until the time on which the passenger is arriving in the Kingdom. Travelers without certificates will be denied boarding. Nationals of Saudi Arabia and children under age 8 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR test result. All travelers must sign and submit a Health Disclaimer Form to the health control center upon arrival at the airport. Quarantine requirements The Saudi authorities require anyone who has returned to Saudi Arabia from a European country, or any country where the new strain of COVID-19 has appeared, after December 8, to: self-isolate at home for 7 day from the date of entry, take a COVID test on the 6th day before ending quarantine. Travelers from all other countries are required to self-isolate at home for 7 days, or 3 days followed by a negative PCR test. Travelers who has returned from or transited a European country or any country where the new strain has appeared in the three months prior to December 20 are required to take a COVID test. All other info All travelers must download and register on Tatamman and Tawakkalna Applications. Travelers must assign their home location through the Tatamman app within 8 hours of arrival and complete their daily health assessment in the Tatamman app. The Saudi Government announced that any final exit visas which were not used during the suspension of entry/exit will be extended to October 31st free of charge If you are looking to book a trip to Medina and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about traveling during COVID-19 .

When is the best time to fly to Medina?

Flying to Medina in February is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Medina then August is statistically the hottest. November is historically the period with most rainfall.