Istanbul to Jeddah (IST–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
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.
IST–JED is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines, Saudia and Faso Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,484 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: XY | 38 | 321, 32Q, 73H, 7M8 | 3h50-3h55 | – | Star Alliance | XY |
| SV Saudia Also: GA | 28 | 321, 330 | 3h45-3h50 | – | SkyTeam | GA |
| F3 Faso Airways | 7 | 320 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→JED | SAW→JED | YEI→JED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 94 | 57 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 13m | 3h 35m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, 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.
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.
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.
IST–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to JED
İstanbul Airport (IST) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Faso Airways and IndiGo. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to JED is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,484 miles (2,388 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 192 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Queen Alia and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) and Yenişehir (YEI).