Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Jeddah.
You can choose from 71 weekly Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your JED to IST flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey). Take off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JED and IST:
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is Rs32,027. A return fare right now is Rs71,435. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JED to IST if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
75% of flights taking off from Jeddah Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near JED. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Follow your own route with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
When reserving your flight from Jeddah Airport to Istanbul Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JED to IST around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you're looking to explore another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are highlights.