Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport.
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
You can take your pick of 14 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SAW to MED flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport, so jetting off to Madinah (and then visiting more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for SAW to MED flights is Pegasus Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SAW and MED include:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Madinah Airport (MED)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport flight is 93 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 193 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SAW to MED, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
68% of flights that take off from Istanbul Sabiha Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Istanbul Sabiha Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SAW? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
Consider booking a hotel close to MED if you're on a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Madinah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and discover more of Madinah and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Madinah Airport around four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Madinah. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Madinah Airport for August if you'd like to go to Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SAW to MED in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, a visit to Jeddah will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Mecca is another favourite destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 338 kilometres south of Madinah. No trip is complete without experiencing Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.
