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Flight deals from Istanbul to Madinah

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Madinah.$254 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Jul.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Madinah.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Madinah on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.
Madinah.$285 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Madinah.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Madinah on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Madinah.$319 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Madinah.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Madinah on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.
Madinah.$322 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Madinah.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Madinah on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $322, select.
Madinah.$322 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Feb.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Madinah.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Madinah on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $322, select.
Madinah.$322 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Madinah.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Madinah on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $322, select.
Madinah.$323 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Madinah.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Madinah on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Madinah.$323 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Fri, 2 Jan.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Madinah.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Madinah on Fri, 2 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Madinah

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Madinah flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from $359
May
from $452
Jun
from $285
Jul
from $254
Aug
from $331
Sep
from $327
Oct
from $326
Nov
from $323
Dec
from $352
Jan
from $319
Feb
from $322
Mar
from $322

Direct flights from Istanbul to Madinah

Istanbul to Madinah: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Madinah below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madinah.

Istanbul to Madinah: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$254
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time3 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week44

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Madinah: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Madinah is $254. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Madinah.
Turkish Airlines, Saudia and Corendon Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Madinah.
As of April 2025, there are 44 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Madinah.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Madinah is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Madinah Airport on Thursday, 3 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madinah but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madinah is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Saudia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madinah.

Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.

  • Istanbul and Madinah follow the same timezone, UTC+3.

  • Every week, there are 41 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, pick the 00:50 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 21:10 with Turkish Airlines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your IST to MED flight.

  • During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Saudia has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Madinah — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if you have time.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Saudia.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IST and MED include:

    • Queen Alia International Airport

    • Cairo International Airport

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)

  • $172 is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Return flights start at $254. These prices can change based on demand.

  • Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to MED.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IST to MED.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near IST:

Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)

Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah

  • Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Madinah has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.

When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Madinah in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from IST to MED in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Jeddah is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Madinah. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Faisal Sports Park, Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain.

  • If you're ready to explore another major stop in Saudi Arabia, consider Mecca, about 338 kilometres south of Madinah. View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park are among the biggest draws.

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