Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Istanbul and Jeddah are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from IST to JED start from 01:05 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 22:50 with flyadeal. In total, there are 70 weekly Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your IST to JED flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport, so getting to Jeddah (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between IST and JED include:
Cairo Airport
Ankara Esenboga Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport flight is $245. A round-trip ticket right now is $432. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to JED.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IST to JED.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you're arriving on a late Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near JED:
Grab a Jeddah Airport rental car and explore Jeddah and beyond with your own set of wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Jeddah Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Jeddah. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IST to JED sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.