City / Governorate (Muhafazah) in Medina Region · Madinah (Medina) & Yanbu Red Sea

Madinah (Medina Region) Travel Guide 2026

Madinah is a city / governorate (muhafazah) in Medina Region (Madinah (Medina) & Yanbu Red Sea), Saudi Arabia, with a population of 1,300,000 and regional transit links via Diriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station and King Khalid International Airport (RUH — Direct Riyadh Metro Yellow Line 4 to KAFD & Downtown!).

Province / StateMedina Region
Population1,300,000
Rail HubDiriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station
Airport GatewayKing Khalid International Airport (RUH — Direct Riyadh Metro Yellow Line 4 to KAFD & Downtown!)

Highlights & What to See in Madinah

  • Madinah Historic Center & Cultural District
  • Madinah Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
  • Medina Region Architectural Landmark & Park
  • Regional Transit Connection via Diriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Madinah via Diriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station (Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR — Jeddah Airport, Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City, Madinah & Makkah at 300 km/h) & SAR North/East Railway) and local transit using Riyadh Metro.