Istanbul to Ad Dammam (IST–DMM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–DMM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Great Barrier Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,576 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GF Great Barrier Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ad Dammam from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→DMM | SAW→DMM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 4 |
| Flight time | 4h 40m | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · DMM: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Ad Dammam.
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.
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–DMM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul to Dammam Flights
IST-DMM covers about 2,700 km in 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours. Turkish Airlines flies daily or near-daily nonstop, and Saudi carriers including Flynas and Flyadeal add several weekly frequencies. Dammam anchors Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, the heartland of the oil industry. The route carries heavy business traffic, particularly tied to energy, construction, and the broader Turkish-Saudi commercial relationship.
King Fahd International Airport is 30 km from Dammam city center and serves the Dammam-Dhahran-Khobar tri-city metro of over 2 million people. Ground transport is by taxi, rideshare, or hotel shuttle. The King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain is about 75 km away. Istanbul connections give the Eastern Province access to over 300 destinations via Turkish Airlines' hub, including most European capitals, Central Asian cities, and African destinations that have no direct service to DMM.