Access to Medina and its holy sites is restricted to Muslims only. Non-Muslims may not enter the city's sacred center.
Things to do at Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)
Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz AirportMED
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Things to do in Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
Medina is one of Islam's two holiest cities — the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad at the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque). The mosque complex is one of the world's largest, capable of holding over 1.5 million worshippers, and its green dome is among the most recognizable in Islamic architecture. The city has several other sites of significance including the Quba Mosque (the first mosque in Islamic history) and the Uhud mountain battlefield.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
- For Muslim travelers, the airport connects quickly to the holy sites by taxi (about 15–20 minutes).
- The Prophet's Mosque is open 24 hours. The tomb of the Prophet is in the southeastern section — visiting requires patience and respectful queuing.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at MED
3 Sanctifly partner lounges at Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestHayyak VIP Lounge - Medina
Travelers passing through Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia can find the Hayyak VIP Lounge - Medina in the Main Terminal on the airside, making it a convenient airport lounge option once you’ve completed all departure formalities. After you clear passport control and the security check, turn left and continue along the airside corridor. The lounge is located nearby the Wellcome Lounge, so if you see signage for the Wellcome Lounge you’re in the right area. Because it’s positioned after security, be sure to visit only once you’re finished with screening and immigration, then follow the left turn to reach the Hayyak VIP Lounge and settle in before your flight.Book Now
100 points per guestWellcome Lounge
Airside in the Main Terminal at Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia, the Wellcome Lounge is easy to find once you’ve completed the required formalities. After you pass passport control and the security check, continue into the departures area and follow the signs toward the gates. The airport lounge is located near gate 8, making it a convenient stop for travel before boarding, especially if your flight departs from nearby gates. If you have extra time after clearing immigration and security, head toward gate 8 and look for the Wellcome Lounge entrance in the airside concourse.Book Now
100 points per guestPrimeclass Lounge
Airside at Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia, the Primeclass Lounge is easy to find once you’ve completed the required formalities. After you pass passport control and the security check in the Main Terminal, continue into the departures area and stay on the airside side of the terminal. Walk past the restaurants and dining options, then head to level 1, where the Primeclass Lounge is located just beyond this food court area. This airport lounge location is ideal for travelers who want to settle in and relax after clearing immigration and security, without having to backtrack or leave the secure zone before boarding your flight.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.