Tarsus to Jeddah (COV–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
COV–JED had nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,079 miles in 3h 25m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Tarsus
| Metric | COV→JED | ALP→JED | ASR→JED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from COV | – | 129 mi | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 3 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 2h 14m | 3h 45m |
Travel Essentials
COV: +03 · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Tarsus, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Saudi Arabia. Apply through the official portal at visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa costs around SAR 535 (including insurance), is valid for one year with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes 24 to 48 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Medical insurance from a Saudi-approved provider is mandatory and included in the eVisa fee.
The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.
Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.
Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.
COV–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from COV to JED
Çukurova International Airport (COV) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) had nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
COV to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from COV to JED is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,079 miles (1,737 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Esenboğa and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aleppo (ALP), Kayseri (ASR) and Gaziantep (GZT).