Saudi Arabia to United Arab Emirates Β· 982 miles (1,581 km)

Madinah (MED) to Dubai (DXB) flights

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7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Madinah (MED) to Dubai (DXB) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Madinah (MED) to Dubai (DXB): Emirates, flydubai and Saudia. The two airports are 982 miles (1,581 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Riyadh, Doha and Hofuf and more.

How many miles MED to DXB costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia7,000$82.90–444
Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates7,500$80.90–92
Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates10,000$107.90–894
Etihad GuestOn Saudia12,000$52.90–354
JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates12,000$102.90–264
SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia15,000$103.30–210.40
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates15,200$77.90–314
Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia22,500$92.90–304

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from MED to DXB

Book MED to DXB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MED to DXB with one stop

16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia, Flynas and 1 more the whole way
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    Flyadeal logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Saudia logo
    +3
  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
    Qatar Airways logo
    flydubai logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Hofuf (HOF)Flyadeal, then flydubai
    Flyadeal logo
    flydubai logo
  • Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
    Gulf Air logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Gulf Air logo
  • Via Dammam (DMM)Flynas the whole way
    Flynas logo
    Flyadeal logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Flynas logo
  • Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways the whole way
    Kuwait Airways logo
    J9
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    J9
    +1
  • Via Basra (BSR)Iraqi Airways, then Emirates and flydubai
    IA
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
  • Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia and Flynas the whole way
    Royal Air Maroc logo
    Middle East Airlines logo
    Saudia logo
    +2
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Saudia logo
    +1
  • Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air the whole way
    Oman Air logo
    OV
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Oman Air logo
  • Via Abha (AHB)Flynas and Flyadeal, then flydubai
    Flynas logo
    Flyadeal logo
    flydubai logo
  • Via Tabuk (TUU)Flynas and Flyadeal, then flydubai
    Flynas logo
    Flyadeal logo
    flydubai logo
  • Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways the whole way
    IA
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    IA
  • Via Jazan (GIZ)Flyadeal, then flydubai
    Flyadeal logo
    flydubai logo
  • Via Kirkuk (KIK)Iraqi Airways the whole way
    IA
    IA
  • Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
    Royal Jordanian logo
    Flynas logo
    R5
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Royal Jordanian logo
See all 16 in Routes

MED to DXB: common questions

How many miles does MED to DXB cost?

In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Emirates Skywards (10,000) and Etihad Guest (12,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MED to DXB?

Emirates, flydubai and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Madinah (MED) to Dubai (DXB).

How far is Madinah from Dubai by plane?

Madinah (MED) and Dubai (DXB) are 982 miles (1,581 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MED to DXB award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Madinah and Dubai?

The most direct connections are through Riyadh (RUH), Doha (DOH), Hofuf (HOF), Bahrain (BAH) and Dammam (DMM). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Saudia through Riyadh.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.