Sivas to Medina (VAS–MED) — 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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
IST Istanbul 6h 8m TK → SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Medina flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 8h 23m PCVF → F3PCSV Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Medina flights
ADB Gaziemir ~6h 5m PC → Gaziemir (ADB) to Medina flights
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Sivas to Medina
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,067 mi 3h 35m nonstop

VAS–MED had nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 1,067 miles in 3h 35m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop VAS–MED 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 VAS to MED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ADB ~6h 5m IST ~6h 8m SAW ~8h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
55
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Medina from Sivas

Nearby airports with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Metric VAS→MED TJK→MED OGU→MED
Distance from VAS – 45 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 50m 3h 45m
Tokat (TJK) to Medina flights · Ordu (OGU) to Medina flights · Kayseri (ASR) to Medina flights
Airports within 200 miles of VAS with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Medina is 0 hours the same as Sivas.
VAS: +03 · MED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Sivas, it's 6:00 PM in Medina.
Distance & Flight Time
1,067 mi / 1,717 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m 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.
Facts

VAS–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sivas to Medina route.
Route details
Distance1,067 mi / 1,717 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VAS
Full nameSivas Nuri Demirağ Airport
IATA / ICAOVAS / LTAR
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation5,239 ft / 1,597 m
Destination: MED
Full namePrince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VAS to MED flights.
Nonstop flights from Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,067 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from VAS to MED: Turkish Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
Yes, return flights from MED to VAS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TJK, OGU and ASR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Flight time is about 3 hours on the 2,000 km route heading south across Turkey, over the eastern Mediterranean, and into western Saudi Arabia. Block time runs around 3 hours 20 minutes. The route operates seasonally, concentrated around Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage periods.
Turkish Airlines and Saudi Arabian Airlines operate seasonal charter or scheduled service on this route during pilgrimage seasons. AnadoluJet may also operate some frequencies. Equipment varies but is typically narrow-body jets like the 737-800 or A321. Schedules are published a few months before the Hajj and Umrah peak periods.
Sivas is a city in central Turkey with a large population that travels for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages to Mecca and Medina. Direct charter flights from secondary Turkish cities like Sivas to Saudi Arabia are common during pilgrimage season, saving passengers the trip to Istanbul or Ankara for a connection. The Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs coordinates many of these seasonal services.
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) is a modern facility with a large terminal built to handle pilgrimage surges. The airport is 15 km northeast of central Medina. Taxi and bus services run to the city and to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque). During Hajj season, ground transport is heavily organized with dedicated bus services for pilgrim groups.
Sivas Nuri Demirag Airport (VAS) is a small regional airport 23 km northwest of the city center. The terminal handles domestic flights year-round and seasonal international charters. Facilities are basic but functional. Ground transport is by taxi or private car. The drive to central Sivas takes about 25 minutes.

Sivas to Medina Flights

VAS-MED covers about 2,000 km from central Turkey to western Saudi Arabia in roughly 3 hours. This is a seasonal route operating primarily during Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage periods. Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Saudi Arabian Airlines provide scheduled or charter service during peak religious travel seasons. Sivas is a midsized city in Turkey's central Anatolian region, and direct pilgrimage flights save residents the trip to Istanbul for a connection.

Sivas Nuri Demirag Airport is a small regional facility 23 km from the city center. Medina's Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport is a modern hub built to handle large pilgrim flows, located 15 km from the city and the Prophet's Mosque. Ground transport at Medina is well organized during pilgrimage seasons with dedicated bus services for groups. Outside of Hajj and Umrah windows, this route typically has no service, and passengers connect through Istanbul.