One of the most sacred destinations, Madinah is truly a peaceful city. Madinah is home to a range of stunning mosques with architecture of intricate elegance and design. A part from the mosques there are several other religious spots that people from all over the world come to visit. If you are heading to Madinah then make sure you visit Masjid e Quba which is a mosque built in the memory of the Prophet emigrating from Makkah for the first time and this is the place where he decided to stay. In addition to this the city is known for it being the home of high quality dates also called “Ajwan”. The date market here in Madinah is one of the places that are a must visit. Being a dry desert city, it is still home to a wonderful park which is situated on the outskirts of Madinah. The King Fahd Central Park is located at a distance of five kilometers from the Prophets mosque and is one of the most beautiful parks. 

This is a city that has witnessed many historical moments including battles and bears witness to them. Being the first Islamic capital and the second holiest place for Muslims, Madinah is home to the Mosque of the Prophet also known as Masjid ulNabi. 

Another historical site that should not be missed out on includes the Mada’enSaleh. This is home to antique tombs and stories of the earliest inhabitants. While in Madinah, another place nearby is the Hejaz Railway which depicts the history of rail station and old trains. 

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport or Prince Mohammad Airport is the main international airport of Madinah. It is located at a distance of 8.33 miles which is equivalent to 13.41 kilometers from the city center. 

Wherever you choose to stay in Madinah, when travelling to the city center from the airport, make sure you talk to the hotel receptionist for transportation well in advance. This is because taking a taxi to the city center from the airport can be quite expensive.  An airport shuttle is also available just outside the airport which will get you to the city center. 

Other than taxis, there is no public transportation in Madinah. However, it should be noted that limousines, SUVs and various other taxi cabs (shared and not shared) are easily available. The Saudi Arabian Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) takes different routes to different parts of the city and to other cities several times daily. It should be noted that currently, there are no private bus service available. In addition to this the SAPTCO terminal is off limits for non Muslims. 

Car rentals are also one of the most popular methods of getting around Madinah. 

Madinah is situated in the west-central Saudi Arabia and it is approximately 100 miles inland from the Red Sea coast. The best time to visit Madinah is during the winter months mainly September to January. 

The distance from London to Madinah is 2,801 miles and on average the flight time between the two cities is 7 hours and 30 minutes. 

No, currently there are no direct flights from London to Madinah. 

One of the most popular airlines flying between London and Madinah is Emirates. Other airlines include Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air, Egypt Air, Etihad Airways and Pakistan International Airlines, 

Most of the hotels, including those that are easily affordable to those that provide luxury on a whole new level, are located either near the airport or close to the Mosque of the Prophet. Since mostly pilgrims visit Madinah, most of the hotels are located near the sacred mosque and hence there is just a short walk from the hotel to the mosque. These hotels provide top notch facilities including meeting rooms, WiFi services, 24 hour front desk and non-smoking rooms. When it comes to stunning architecture, the hotels of Madinah are not far behind. With a 112 room luxury designed rooms, the 5 star hotels of Madinah will make your stay even more memorable.