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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madinah Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 165 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.148 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar, returning Wed, 18 Mar.Return flight with Flynas and flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Madinah on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 148 €, select.
Istanbul.152 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Madinah on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 152 €, select.
Istanbul.163 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Madinah on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 163 €, select.
Istanbul.165 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Feb, returning Fri, 27 Feb.Return flight with Flynas and AJet.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Madinah on Fri, 20 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 165 €, select.
Istanbul.169 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Madinah on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 169 €, select.
Istanbul.171 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Madinah on Fri, 20 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 171 €, select.
Istanbul.177 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Feb, returning Sun, 1 Mar.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Madinah on Fri, 20 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.
Istanbul.179 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Fri, 6 Feb.Return flight with flyadeal and Flynas.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Madinah on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Istanbul.188 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Madinah on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 188 €, select.
Istanbul.214 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Madinah on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 214 €, select.
Istanbul.214 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with flyadeal and AJet.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Madinah on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 214 €, select.
Istanbul.214 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Madinah on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Madinah.Price includes taxes and charges.From 214 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madinah to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madinah to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jan
from 227 €
Feb
from 165 €
Mar
from 148 €
Apr
from 231 €
May
from 163 €
Jun
from 225 €
Jul
from 214 €
Aug
from 214 €
Sep
from 152 €
Oct
from 188 €
Nov
from 252 €
Dec
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Direct flights from Madinah to Istanbul

Alternative Madinah to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Madinah to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from 148 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
from 207 €
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Madinah to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found148 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time3 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week88

Finding cheap flights from Madinah to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Madinah to Istanbul is 148 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Madinah to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Saudia and Corendon Airlines fly direct from Madinah to Istanbul.
As of January 2026, there are 91 flights per week flying from Madinah to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Madinah to Istanbul is usually March.
If you're flying from Madinah Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 148 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madinah Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In January, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Flynas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Madinah (the location of Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport).

  • Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route, with 27 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from MED to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 20:35. Opt for the first departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 00:35 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MED to Istanbul flight.

  • Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul ticket. Start your journey at MED and touch down at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).

  • A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul. The most popular include:

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from MED to Istanbul, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

    • Cairo International Airport (CAI)

    • Esenboga International Airport (ESB)

  • MED is about 14 kilometres from central Madinah. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near MED. Whether you've booked an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are just the thing:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, data shows 77.98% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Istanbul

  • 72 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 148 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To snag cheap flights from MED to Istanbul, reserve your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.

  • May is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • You don't need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from MED to Istanbul.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 50 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you have a late flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.

  • To get the best deal, book your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from MED to Istanbul.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Once your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to SAW. Settle in and get cosy after your MED to Istanbul flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.

  • Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • Before you book your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Istanbul offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.

  • Lock in a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MED to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Istanbul, explore our selection of hotels including:

  • The Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Galata Tower.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.

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