Flying from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED).
Hop on a direct Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Istanbul and Madinah (where Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) is the most popular route. There are 34 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 9:10pm. Choose the first IST to MED departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 12:45am if getting there sooner works for you.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to MED, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Get there in one go from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) are available from here.
When departing from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IST to MED.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to MED. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Located around 40 kilometers from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider flying out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Top airlines that offer direct flights from Istanbul to MED jetting off from SAW include:
On the SAW to MED route, AJet is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Pegasus Airlines has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MED:
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Istanbul to MED flight? Check in to a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
68% of flights leaving Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport is around 14 kilometers from the centre of Madinah. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
P6,381 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport. A return flight starts at P14,713. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to MED if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED). January is the most popular month to visit Madinah. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in December.
The warmest month in Madinah is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your Istanbul to MED plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madinah
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madinah:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Madinah when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Makkah and Medina followed by Al Masjid-e-Nabawi and Masjid Al Ghamamah.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometers west of Madinah, a trip to Yanbu will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Flamingo beach, Yanbu Beach and Royal Commission Beach Yanbu.
Want to visit Splash Water Park? Then head over to Rābigh. Another worthwhile stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 193 kilometers south of Madinah.
