Istanbul to Qaisumah (IST–AQI) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
RUH Riyadh 5h 45m F3SVTK KLSV Riyadh (RUH) to Qaisumah flights
CAI Cairo 6h 30m ETJULO NP Cairo (CAI) to Qaisumah flights
JED Jeddah 7h 30m F3GASV SV Jeddah (JED) to Qaisumah flights
DXB Dubai 10h 5m BIEKFZ FZ Dubai (DXB) to Qaisumah flights
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Istanbul to Qaisumah
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between IST and AQI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to AQI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
383
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Qaisumah is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · AQI: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Qaisumah.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

IST–AQI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Qaisumah route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: AQI
IATA / ICAOAQI / OEPA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation1,174 ft / 358 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to AQI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Khalid, Cairo and King Abdulaziz.
Yes, return flights from AQI to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Khalid, Cairo and King Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.