Madinah to Yanbu Taxi Transfer

Heading west from Madinah to the sea

Yanbu is the nearest coastal city to Madinah, which is why so many Madinah visitors end up there: families wanting a few days on the Red Sea after their visit, employees who work in Yanbu Industrial City and live in or visit family in Madinah, and travellers who chose Yanbu Airport because the flight suited them. The road runs west, descending from the plateau to the coast, and it is a journey worth making comfortably.

Mishwar Al Haramain arranges a private car with a driver from your hotel or home in Madinah to your address in Yanbu, around the clock, with booking on WhatsApp.

Three main destinations in Yanbu

Yanbu Al Bahr

The old town, the corniche, and hotels and chalets facing the sea. If you are coming to unwind with your family, send the exact hotel or resort name.

Yanbu Industrial City

Residential compounds and company offices under the Royal Commission. If you are going into a facility, tell us which gate the driver should use.

Prince Abdul Mohsin Bin Abdulaziz Airport

For travellers flying out of Yanbu. Give us your departure time and we will work out when to leave Madinah with a comfortable margin. More on the airport at Yanbu Airport.

What the drive is like

The driver leaves Madinah heading west, and the scenery shifts gradually from the districts and farms around the city to mountains and wadis, then to the coastal plain before Yanbu. The road is a fast, paved highway with fuel stations and mosques where you can pull in. Journey time depends on when you leave and how often you pause, so if you have a fixed time in Yanbu, such as a hotel check-in or a flight, tell us and we will suggest when to set off.

The fare

Madinah to Yanbu is not on our published fare table, so we confirm the price on WhatsApp according to your destination in Yanbu and vehicle category. The fare is fixed for the whole car, not per passenger, and you pay on arrival with no prepayment for normal bookings.

See the categories on the fleet page.

Before you leave Madinah

• Time it after prayer: many visitors like to set off after Fajr or Asr at Al Masjid an Nabawi. Set the pickup far enough after the prayer to get clear of the crowds.
• Pickup near the Haram: the driver will agree your hotel entrance or a nearby spot where stopping is allowed.
• Dates and gifts: if you want to pick some up before leaving the city, mention it when booking.
• Children: send their ages so we choose the right vehicle.

Families heading to the beach

A family moving from Madinah to Yanbu usually carries its original travel luggage plus beach gear and toys for the children. The family category is the practical choice here, and for a large group we may suggest two cars instead of one. Also mention any elderly relatives who need more frequent pauses, or a baby who needs a suitable seat, so we can arrange it ahead of time.

For Yanbu Industrial City staff

If you work in Yanbu and spend weekends with family in Madinah, we can set up a regular weekly ride at the same time. Send your schedule once and we will confirm the upcoming trips without you having to book each one.

Coming back from Yanbu

After a few days on the coast you can return to Madinah, or head to Jeddah or its airport to continue your trip. Book the return together with the outbound ride, or message us later with the date. If you plan to perform Umrah after Yanbu, remember that anyone travelling to Makkah with that intention enters ihram at the miqat on their route.

How to book

Send on WhatsApp +966582918075: your Madinah address, your Yanbu destination, date and time, and the number of passengers and bags. The booking page works too.

Common questions

Can I do a same-day return trip?

Yes, for a short visit to Yanbu. Give us the expected return time and we will confirm the fare.

Do you pick up from Yanbu Airport to Madinah?

Yes. The driver waits in arrivals with your name on a sign, tracks your flight and allows 60 minutes of free waiting after landing.