Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Istanbul and Jeddah share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Every week, there are 239 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, jump on the 00:50 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:50 with flyadeal.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your IST to JED flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Jeddah (and then other parts of Saudi Arabia) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Flyadeal is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between IST and JED:
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Currently, 67 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 137 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to JED by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from IST to JED is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Consider staying in a hotel near JED if you're taking a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and venture far and wide through Jeddah and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
From King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Jeddah. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to JED sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Yanbu is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia and is around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah. No trip is complete without seeing Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.