When you fly from Frankfurt to Medina with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.
Frankfurt Airport is renowned as one of Europe’s main air transport hubs, offering a smooth start to your journey. Located just 15 kilometres from the city centre, the airport is incredibly efficient and easy to access. You can reach the terminal swiftly using the S-Bahn commuter trains (S8 and S9) from Frankfurt’s central station in about 15 minutes, or take a Regional Express train. Regular buses and shuttle services also run directly to the airport. If you prefer to drive, long-term parking is available, linked to the terminals by a regular shuttle bus. You will fly from either Pier D or Pier E, depending on your destination. The high standard of facilities ensures a particularly good passenger experience. Business travellers will appreciate the exceptional amenities available. The ‘Airport City’ near Terminal 1 provides a complete business centre alongside shopping and hotel services. Browse the Airport City Mall for a full range of national and international retailers, including luxury brands and high-end goods, or find an outstanding selection of refreshment vendors and restaurants to cater to your food and drink needs. Keep younger travellers entertained with the dedicated children’s play areas, or take advantage of the free Wi-Fi for the first 30 minutes throughout the airport.
Medina, officially Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah or 'The Enlightened City', is the second holiest city in Islam, offering a unique atmosphere of profound peace and spiritual tranquillity in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. You will find that Medina perfectly blends its deep cultural roots with modern advancements. You can visit Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, which is the city’s central and most revered landmark, featuring the iconic Green Dome. Other historically significant sites include the Quba Mosque, which holds the honour of being the first mosque founded by the Prophet Muhammad, and the Baqi' Cemetery, the final resting place of many early Islamic figures. For an insight into the region's transport history, you can explore the exhibits at the Hejaz Railway Museum.