Istanbul to Taif (IST–TIF) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
CAI Cairo 5h 48m ETJULO → E5MSNE Cairo (CAI) to Taif flights
RUH Riyadh 6h 25m SVTKXY → AFAIAZ Riyadh (RUH) to Taif flights
KWI Kuwait City 9h 50m J9TK → J9 Kuwait City (KWI) to Taif flights
DOH Doha 11h 35m MHQRTK → WB Doha (DOH) to Taif flights
DXB Dubai 11h 45m BIEKFZ → FZ Dubai (DXB) to Taif flights
SHJ Sharjah 19h 20m G9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Taif flights
DMM Ad Dammam 20h 5m TK → F3GFSV Ad Dammam (DMM) to Taif flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 21h GAOVTK → WY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Taif flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Istanbul to Taif
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,531 mi 3h 50m nonstop

IST–TIF had nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 1,531 miles in 3h 50m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IST–TIF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to TIF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
CAI ~5h 48m RUH ~6h 25m KWI ~9h 50m DOH ~11h 35m DXB ~11h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
616
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Taif.
Distance & Flight Time
1,531 mi / 2,464 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

IST–TIF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Taif route.
Route details
Distance1,531 mi / 2,464 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: TIF
Full nameTaif International Airport
IATA / ICAOTIF / OETF
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation4,848 ft / 1,478 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to TIF flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Taif International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,531 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IST to TIF: Turkish Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, King Khalid and Kuwait.
Yes, return flights from TIF to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Nonstop flights take about 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours. Taif sits at high elevation in the Hejaz mountains of Saudi Arabia, roughly 2,700 km from Istanbul. Southbound flights are slightly faster.
Turkish Airlines operates nonstop service, particularly during Hajj and Umrah seasons when demand peaks. Saudi carriers like Saudia and flynas may also serve the route seasonally. Frequency increases significantly during Islamic pilgrimage periods.
Taif Regional Airport (TIF) is a relatively small facility. It handles domestic Saudi traffic and seasonal international flights, especially during Hajj. The airport is about 30 km from the city center. Taxis are the main ground transport.
Taif is about 90 km from Mecca and serves as an overflow airport during Hajj and Umrah seasons. The city itself sits at 1,900 meters elevation and has a cooler climate than the lowland Hejaz. Taif is known for its rose farms and fruit orchards. Some pilgrims fly into Taif and travel overland to Mecca.
Taif is about 90 km from Mecca by road. The drive takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes via the winding Al Hada mountain road or about 2 hours via the longer highway route. Bus services connect the two cities. During Hajj season, special shuttle services operate between Taif and the holy sites.

Istanbul to Taif

Istanbul to Taif spans about 2,700 km with nonstop flights taking 3.5 to 4 hours. Turkish Airlines serves the route with increased frequency during Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage seasons. Taif Regional Airport handles seasonal international traffic alongside its domestic Saudi schedule.

Taif sits at 1,900 meters in the Hejaz mountains, about 90 km from Mecca. The route primarily serves Turkish pilgrims using Taif as an alternate gateway to the holy cities. Outside pilgrimage periods, Taif attracts visitors for its cooler mountain climate, rose gardens, and fruit orchards. The city's elevation makes it a Saudi summer retreat when lowland temperatures are extreme.