Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Madinah.
Flights from MED to IST start from 01:35 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:40 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 42 weekly Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your MED to IST flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MED and IST:
Cairo International Airport
Esenboga International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
At the moment, 124 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 254 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from MED to IST by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Of all flights leaving Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, 77.98% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport from central Madinah, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MED:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reserve a hotel close to IST if you're on a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MED to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its leading attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key reasons to visit.