Saudi Arabia
Medina
Walkable around the Haram, and far gentler weather than Jeddah in winter.
When to go
Feb, Mar, Nov tend to be the best months here. Sep is usually the one to avoid.
- Feb
- 27° / 12°Dry
- Mar
- 32° / 16°Dry
- Nov
- 32° / 18°Dry
What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
- Backpacking
- IDR 255,000per day
- Comfortable
- IDR 395,000per day
- Treating yourself
- IDR 735,000per day
Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- e-Visa needed
- Airport
- MED
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Typical return fare by month
Cheapest in Apr — about 7% below the dearest month
Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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Medina on video
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