Madinah Airport to Masjid an-Nabawi Taxi
A private taxi from Madinah Airport straight to your hotel near Masjid an-Nabawi. We track your flight, the driver waits for you, and you pay only after the ride. From SAR 150 per car (Toyota Camry).
Madinah Airport to Masjid an-Nabawi in short
A taxi from Madinah Airport to Masjid an-Nabawi starts from SAR 150 per car in a Toyota Camry. The airport, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), is about 15 to 20 km from the Haram, a drive of 20 to 30 minutes. Your driver meets you at the airport, takes you to your hotel door or the nearest point to it, and you pay in cash after the ride.
| Distance | About 15 to 20 km by road |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 20 to 30 minutes, longer near prayer times |
| Price | From SAR 150 per car (Toyota Camry, up to 4 passengers) |
| Back to the airport | From SAR 120 per car |
| Waiting | Flight tracking, free waiting up to 2 hours after landing |
| Cancellation | Free up to 12 hours before pickup |
| Payment | Cash after the ride, SAR or USD, no deposit |
Taxi fare from Madinah Airport to Masjid an-Nabawi
Every price is per car, not per person, from the airport to hotels in the central area around Masjid an-Nabawi. Choose the car by the number of people and bags.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 4 | 3 | SAR 150 |
| Hyundai Staria | 6 | 8 to 10 | SAR 200 |
| Toyota HiAce | 11 | 14 to 16 | SAR 250 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 6 | 6 to 8 | SAR 270 |
| Toyota Coaster | 16 | 20 to 25 | SAR 450 |
Starting prices to hotels in central Madinah. For an address further out, send it to us for a price. Parking and airport fees are not included. Prices change in Ramadan and Hajj season, and we confirm your final price on WhatsApp before you fly. See the price list by vehicle for all routes.
Where your driver meets you at Madinah Airport
Madinah Airport has one passenger terminal, opened in 2015, so you will not end up at the wrong building. Your driver waits for you in the airport parking area.
- Before you fly. Send us your flight number. We track the flight and know if it lands early or late.
- When you land. Turn on your phone. We message you on WhatsApp after landing, while you go through immigration and collect your bags.
- Meet the driver. We guide you to the car in the parking area and share the driver's name and car number.
- To your hotel. The driver helps with your bags and drives you to your hotel. You pay after the ride.
Waiting is free for up to 2 hours after landing, which covers immigration and baggage claim. If your flight is cancelled or moved to another day, message us and we move your pickup.
Madinah Airport to Haram distance and travel time
From Madinah Airport to Masjid an-Nabawi is about 15 to 20 km by road, depending on where your hotel is. Most of the drive is on main roads, and it usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Near prayer times, on Fridays and in Ramadan and Hajj season, traffic around the Haram is heavy and the last part of the drive is slower.
Some roads close to Masjid an-Nabawi are closed to cars at busy times. When that happens, the driver drops you at the nearest point allowed and shows you the way to your hotel. Tell us your hotel name when you book, and we plan the best drop-off point.
Masjid an-Nabawi to Madinah Airport taxi
Flying home or on to another city from Madinah? We pick you up at your hotel and drop you at the terminal, from SAR 120 per car.
| Vehicle | From |
|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | SAR 120 |
| Hyundai Staria | SAR 150 |
| Toyota HiAce | SAR 200 |
| GMC Yukon XL | SAR 200 |
| Toyota Coaster | SAR 450 |
Airlines usually ask you to be at the airport about 3 hours before an international flight. With the drive and some extra time near prayer times, plan to leave your hotel about 4 hours before departure. Send us your flight time and we suggest the right pickup time.
Taxi service in Madinah for the rest of your stay
The airport ride is usually the first of several. The same team can drive you for the rest of your time in Madinah.
- Hotel to Haramain train station. From SAR 100 per car to the station, and from SAR 120 from the station to your hotel. See our local rides.
- Madinah Ziyarat. Masjid Quba, Masjid al-Qiblatain, Mount Uhud and more, with a driver who explains each place. From SAR 200 per car. See Madinah Ziyarat.
- Madinah to Makkah. Hotel to hotel, with a stop at the Miqat at Abyar Ali for ihram. See the Madinah to Makkah taxi.
- Madinah to Jeddah Airport. If you fly home from Jeddah. See the Madinah to Jeddah Airport taxi.
- Car with driver by the hour. For shopping, visits or several short trips in one day. Ask us on WhatsApp.
How to get a taxi in Madinah: book on WhatsApp before you need it, and we confirm the price and send the driver's details. You can also use street taxis or ride apps, but agree the price before you start.
Pre-booked taxi, airport taxi, ride app or bus?
Each option has a place. Here is an honest comparison for the trip from Madinah Airport to the Haram.
| Option | Good for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked private taxi (us) | Families, elderly pilgrims, heavy bags, groups, late-night arrivals | Driver and price fixed before you fly, flight tracking, bigger cars for families. Costs more than a single airport taxi. |
| Airport taxi | Small groups with light bags who are happy to queue | Taxis wait outside the terminal with fixed zone fares shown at the airport. Car size depends on what is in the queue. |
| Ride apps | Travellers with a working phone and data on arrival | Prices change with demand, and you need a working app and payment method after landing. |
| Bus | The lowest budget, light bags | Cheapest per person, but it stops on the way and you walk with your bags from the stop to your hotel. |
There is no Haramain train station at Madinah Airport, so the train is not an option for this trip.
How to book in 3 steps
- Send us your details on WhatsApp. Flight number, landing date and time, hotel name, number of passengers and bags.
- Get your price and driver. We reply with one fixed price for your car. Before your flight lands, we send the driver's name and car number.
- Land and ride. We message you after landing and guide you to the car. You pay after the ride.
What pilgrims worry about, and how we handle it
- Finding the driver after a long flight. We message you on WhatsApp when you land and guide you to the car.
- A late flight. We track your flight, and waiting is free for up to 2 hours after landing.
- Surprise prices. We confirm one price per car in writing on WhatsApp before you fly. The price we confirm is the price you pay.
- Booking passed to a stranger. You book directly with our team. Your booking is never passed to other drivers.
- Talking to the driver. Our drivers speak Urdu, English and Arabic.
Who will drive you
Al Haram Cabs is run by Muhammad Wali, who has 12 years of experience, from Makkah. Our drivers are licensed and speak Urdu, English and Arabic. When you message us, you reach the team that runs the cars, not an agent.
- Licensed by the Transport General Authority (TGA) and registered on Nusuk.
- Private rides only. You never share the car with strangers.
- Our drivers do not use their phone while driving.
- We send you the driver's name and car number before your pickup.
- No middlemen. Your booking stays with our own team and drivers.
- 2026 model cars with air conditioning.
What passengers say
Messages from real customers on WhatsApp. We show the country only, to protect their privacy.
"Booking and transfer were very efficient, very professional, and very friendly."
Customer from the USA
"Driver was very friendly, punctual and well experienced. Will book your service again inshallah."
Customer from the UAE
"Drivers are very punctual. And transport luxury comfortable."
Customer from the UK
Ramadan and Hajj season
In Ramadan and around Hajj, many flights land in Madinah at the same time, airport taxi queues get long and prices change. Book your pickup as soon as you know your flight, and we confirm your price in writing on WhatsApp.
Questions travellers ask
How much is a taxi from Madinah Airport to Masjid an-Nabawi?
A private taxi from Madinah Airport to your hotel near Masjid an-Nabawi starts from SAR 150 per car in a Toyota Camry for up to 4 passengers. A Hyundai Staria starts from SAR 200, a Toyota HiAce from SAR 250, a GMC Yukon XL from SAR 270 and a Toyota Coaster from SAR 450. The price is per car, not per person.
How far is Madinah Airport from Masjid an-Nabawi?
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) is about 15 to 20 km from Masjid an-Nabawi by road, depending on your hotel and the route.
How long does the drive take?
Usually 20 to 30 minutes. Near prayer times and in Ramadan and Hajj season, traffic around Masjid an-Nabawi is heavier and the drive can take longer.
Where will the driver meet me at Madinah Airport?
Your driver waits in the airport parking area. When you land, we message you on WhatsApp and guide you to the car. Keep your phone on after landing.
What if my flight to Madinah is late?
We track your flight, so your driver knows if it lands late. Waiting is free for up to 2 hours after landing, which covers immigration and baggage claim.
Is there a train from Madinah Airport to Masjid an-Nabawi?
No. The Haramain High Speed Railway has no station at Madinah Airport. From the airport you need a taxi, a bus or a pre-booked car to reach your hotel.
Is there a bus from Madinah Airport to Masjid an-Nabawi?
Yes, a public bus and a SAPTCO shuttle run from the airport towards the Haram area. They are cheap per person but stop on the way, and you carry your bags from the stop to your hotel. Check the current fare and times at the airport.
How much is a taxi from Masjid an-Nabawi to Madinah Airport?
From your hotel in Madinah to the airport starts from SAR 120 per car in a Toyota Camry. A Hyundai Staria starts from SAR 150, a Toyota HiAce or GMC Yukon XL from SAR 200 and a Toyota Coaster from SAR 450.
When should I leave my Madinah hotel for my flight?
Airlines usually ask you to be at the airport about 3 hours before an international flight. Add the drive and some extra time near prayer times, and leave your hotel about 4 hours before departure. Send us your flight time and we suggest a pickup time.
Do you offer other taxi rides in Madinah?
Yes. We drive from hotels in Madinah to the Haramain train station, on Madinah Ziyarat tours, to Makkah with a stop at the Miqat, and to Jeddah Airport. You can also book a car with a driver by the hour.
How do I pay, and can I cancel?
You pay in cash after the ride, in Saudi riyals or US dollars, with no deposit and no card payments. Cancellation is free up to 12 hours before your pickup time.
Are you the airport taxi company?
No. Al Haram Cabs is an independent private taxi company based in Makkah. You book directly with our team on WhatsApp, before you fly.
Other rides for your Umrah trip
- Madinah Ziyarat: Masjid Quba, Mount Uhud, Masjid al-Qiblatain and more
- Madinah to Makkah taxi, with a stop at the Miqat
- Madinah to Jeddah Airport taxi, if you fly home from Jeddah
- Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi, if you start in Makkah
Book your Madinah Airport pickup
Send your flight number, landing time, hotel, passengers and bags. We reply with one price for your car and send your driver's details before you land.