San Francisco to Al Madinah Flights

San Francisco International Airport Information

The San Francisco International Airport (Highway 101 near the junction of Highway 380) is the primary commercial passenger airport serving San Francisco and the surrounding areas. The airport hosts most international and domestic airlines offering cheap flights from San Francisco. You can also use Orbitz.com to book an alternate flight out of Oakland International Airport (1 Oakland Drive, Oakland) or San Jose International Airport (2065 Airport Boulevard, San Jose).

Parking at San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International's parking garages are a 10-minute walk or less from the gates, and there is free shuttle service from the long-term lots. Parking costs anywhere from $18 to $38 per day, depending on the option you choose. If you've used Orbitz.com to book your discount flights, you may have saved enough to justify spending the extra money to use the airport's valet parking service.

Ground Transportation Information

A taxi, limousine or shared-ride van to the airport will cost anywhere from $17 to $40. Factor in plenty of extra travel time for the 13-mile ride, as rush-hour traffic can be brutal. You can also use the public BART system or the SamTrans public bus service, both of which will cost you less than $10. Don't forget to use Orbitz.com before you leave to book a rental car in your destination city.

Restaurant Options at the Airport

The San Francisco airport has roughly 50 eateries where you can grab a coffee or have a light meal. Most of the restaurants and cafes are located within the terminals past the security checkpoint, but there are a few restaurants before you reach the security gates. Have a great flight to your final destination, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com the next time you're looking for cheap flights from San Francisco.

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

Cheap flights to Al Madinah let you take a vacation without spending more money on the flight. Head to Orbitz.com where you can get a cheap air ticket, whether you want to use Nas Air, Qatar Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Air Arabia, or any of the other nine airlines flying to the city. The Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is one of the busiest airports in SaudiArabia, and it handles more than one million passengers every year. The airport is inside the neighborhood of Medina, just a short drive from Al Madinah.

Car, Taxi, or Bus

Traveling from the airport to the hotel is easy because the city offers buses, taxis, and rental cars. The Saudi Arabian Transport Company offers bus service around the city, and the rates for riding the bus begin at around 45 SR. Taxis usually charge lower rates for the same drive because the taxis do not have any amenities. There are also rental cars available.

Climate in Al Madinah

Al Madinah sees high temperatures throughout the year. At the height of summer, you will likely see temperatures near 90°F. Even during the winter, the temperatures can stay in the high 70s through high 80s.

Things to Do

One of the most popular sites for tourists is the Old Bazaar because it sells everything from spices to animals. There is also the Madina Media Museum, which has a large collection of exhibits devoted to the history of communications and the Quba Mosque, which is a religious icon in the city. The more money you save on your travel arrangements, the more money you have for your trip. With dozens of deals on cheap flights to Al Madinah at Orbitz.com, you can save big on your vacation.