GACA allocates dedicated lounges for Makkah Route Pilgrims
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has allocated specialised reception lounges at Jeddah and Madinah airports for pilgrims participating in the Makkah Route Initiative for the 2026 Hajj season.
Saudi Tourism Ministry welcomes first pilgrim groups to Makkah, Madinah
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism welcomed the first groups of pilgrims arriving in Makkah and Madinah, organising reception events that reflect Saudi hospitality and the Kingdom’s commitment to serving pilgrims.
Ramadan accommodation searches rise 20.67pc in Makkah, 25.16pc in Madinah: Wego
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Travel activity among Saudi residents rose during Ramadan 2026, driven by strong Umrah and family travel demand. Accommodation searches increased 20.67% in Makkah and 25.16% in Madinah, peaking late in the month, alongside earlier planning for Eid and post-Ramadan trips.
flyadeal boosts Madinah operations with three new flights
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline flyadeal is expanding operations from its recently set-up Madinah base with the launch of three domestic routes - Jazan on the Red Sea coast; Qassim in the heart of the kingdom and Arar, the capital of the Northern Borders - effective March 1.
165-room Radisson Hotel Madinah opens
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
The Radisson Hotel Madinah, a new four-star hotel, was opened in Madinah in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb.
flyadeal adds five routes from new Madinah base
Tue, 06 Jan 2026
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, has launched five routes from Madinah, its newest operational base in the Kingdom. The introduction of scheduled flights to Sabiha Gökçen in Istanbul and four domestic cities of Abha, Al Hofuf, Jazan and Tabuk, takes the number of flyadeal destinations from Madinah’s Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport up from three to eight.
Saudi PIF company opens Alsirah Gardens in Madinah
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Qsas Company, a major subsidiary of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund), has announced the launch of its Alsirah Gardens project in Madinah. Spanning 70,000 sq m, it features seven enrichment zones offering interactive and creative experiences.
flynas launches its first direct flight between Madinah-Baghdad
Sun, 07 Dec 2025
flynas celebrated the launch of its first direct flight between Madinah and Baghdad. The inaugural flight ceremony at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah was attended by representatives from flynas and Tibah Airports Operation Company, the operator of Madinah Airport.
flyadeal announces Madinah as fourth Saudi base
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has announced Madinah as its fourth and newest base in the Kingdom. Two aircraft will be permanently positioned at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport from 1 January 2026.
Eight agreements to develop tourism, cultural destinations in Madinah
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Al Madinah Region Development Authority oversaw the signing of eight cooperation agreements to advance tourism and cultural destinations across the region, as part of its participation in the Saudi Land 2025 pavilion.
Madinah tourism sector sees strong growth in early 2025
Thu, 23 Oct 2025
In Q1 2025, Madinah Region's tourism sector saw 3,877 commercial registrations, up from 2,700 at the start of 2024. This significant growth, including hospitality and travel agencies, represents a 44.8% annual increase, according to the Al Madinah Al Munawarah Chamber.
Madinah tops Saudi Arabia's hotel occupancy rates
Tue, 21 Oct 2025
In the first half of 2025, the Madinah Region led Saudi Arabia in hotel occupancy rates at 74.7%. An economic report revealed an average daily rate of SAR 538 ($143.45) and revenue per available room reaching SAR 402, highlighting significant growth in tourism.
NCVC invites investment in five Madinah national parks to boost ecotourism
Sun, 19 Oct 2025
The Saudi Arabia National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) has invited investors to submit expressions of interest for investment opportunities in five national parks in Madinah Region—Alqa, Albaidha, Aba Al-Jood, Abdullah, and Al-Afrah Desert parks—as part of its effort to advance environmental and economic sustainability.
Tourism sector employs 11pc of Madinah’s workforce
Tue, 14 Oct 2025
AlMadinah AlMunawarah Chamber, Saudi Arabia reported that tourism is a major economic driver and ranks as the fourth-largest employer in the region, providing jobs for 11% of Madinah’s total workforce in the first quarter of 2025.
Saudi Tourism Ministry opens offices in Makkah, Madinah
Mon, 13 Oct 2025
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism inaugurated its new offices in Makkah and Madinah regions as part of its strategic initiative to enhance the efficiency of services within the tourism sector.