Flying from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Jump on a direct Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 50 minutes.
Jeddah (where Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), with 71 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from IST to JED is the 1:05am Turkish Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:50pm with flyadeal.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to JED. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) can be booked from this terminal.
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport leaving from IST. Get on board with any of these:
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to JED.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to JED that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and JED include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about setting out from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) plane ticket from this hub.
You can pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Istanbul to JED departing from SAW. Set off with any of these carriers leave the layovers behind:
AJet is the most frequently booked airline flying from SAW to JED.
Pegasus Airlines has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and JED are:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to JED flight? Unwind in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Consider staying in a hotel near JED if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport flight.
Getting from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Central Jeddah is roughly 14 kilometres from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Right now, Rs23,465 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs44,036. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Istanbul to JED by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
April is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Istanbul to JED.
Save money on your flight from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). February is the busiest month to visit Jeddah. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to JED plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Jeddah
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Jeddah right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach are must-do's during your Jeddah adventure.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Ash Shafā is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Jeddah. Around 137 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Al Shafa Park, Mountain Side Picture Taking Location and mountain Park.
Looking for other well-known places to go in Saudi Arabia? Make tracks 137 kilometres north of Jeddah to Rābigh. Splash Water Park is one of the highlights in the area.
