Madinah (MED) to Dubai (DXB) flights
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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia | 7,000 | $82.90–444 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates | 7,500 | $80.90–92 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates | 10,000 | $107.90–894 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 12,000 | $52.90–354 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates | 12,000 | $102.90–264 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 15,000 | $103.30–210.40 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates | 15,200 | $77.90–314 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 22,500 | $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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MED to DXB
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- flydubaiNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book MED to DXB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates, flydubai
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Saudia
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Saudia
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
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
+3 - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Hofuf (HOF)Flyadeal, then flydubai
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Dammam (DMM)Flynas the whole way
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways the whole way
J9J9+1 - Via Basra (BSR)Iraqi Airways, then Emirates and flydubaiIA
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia and Flynas the whole way
+2+1 - Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air the whole way
OV - Via Abha (AHB)Flynas and Flyadeal, then flydubai
- Via Tabuk (TUU)Flynas and Flyadeal, then flydubai
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways the whole wayIAIA
- Via Jazan (GIZ)Flyadeal, then flydubai
- Via Kirkuk (KIK)Iraqi Airways the whole wayIAIA
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
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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.