Flights from Istanbul to Medina: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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2079 km

Distance

Direct flights to Medina

Weather now

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+106°F

Few clouds

Airports

MED

15km

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July

2026

Flight prices from Istanbul to Medina

You can usually book a return flight from Istanbul to Medina for that amount:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Medina?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Istanbul to Medina flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that June might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $199 to $205. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $201 – $205.

Is Medina an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Istanbul to Medina with other routes:

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Price per kilometer: -- $ / km

Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Medina

There are 2 airlines that fly directly from Istanbul to Medina: Turkish Airlines, Saudia if you are departing from Istanbul. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Most airlines arrive to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport. Most flights depart on Thursday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Istanbul to Medina

Turkish Airlines

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MED

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Saudia

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LÖ

SÖ

The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

Airlines that have connecting flights from Istanbul to Medina

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Istanbul to Medina, including TAROM, Flydubai, EgyptAir, Saudia and others.

TAROM

Flydubai

EgyptAir

Saudia

Airports in Medina and Istanbul

Medina has 1 airport and Istanbul has 3 airports.

Medina

Istanbul

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)

15 km from Medina city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

2 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Medina is better?

The closest airport to Medina city center is Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) with 15 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED), trip will take 20 min. Most airlines like Turkish Airlines, Saudia with direct flights are flying to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).

Planning a trip from Istanbul to Medina? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Medina looks currently:

Thu, 23 July

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+106°F

Few clouds

9 m/s

8 %

Fri, 24 July

⛅️

+102°F

Few clouds

11 m/s

10 %

Sat, 25 July

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+102°F

Clear sky

9 m/s

12 %

Sun, 26 July

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+104°F

Clear sky

8 m/s

11 %

Mon, 27 July

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+106°F

Broken clouds

8 m/s

10 %

Tue, 28 July

☁️

+108°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

9 %

Wed, 29 July

☀️

+108°F

Clear sky

9 m/s

7 %

Thu, 30 July

☀️

+111°F

Clear sky

8 m/s

8 %

Fri, 31 July

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+108°F

Broken clouds

8 m/s

7 %

Sat, 01 August

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+108°F

Clear sky

11 m/s

7 %

Sun, 02 August

☀️

+104°F

Clear sky

10 m/s

6 %

Mon, 03 August

☀️

+104°F

Clear sky

8 m/s

12 %

Tue, 04 August

⛅️

+108°F

Few clouds

10 m/s

10 %

Wed, 05 August

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+109°F

Clear sky

9 m/s

6 %

Thu, 06 August

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+109°F

Scattered clouds

8 m/s

6 %

Fri, 07 August

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+106°F

Scattered clouds

7 m/s

4 %

How expensive is Medina?

Medina prices compared to Istanbul:

Medina is in average 104% more expensive than Istanbul. The biggest difference is Sa. The smallest difference is Childcare (+35%) and Food (+37%).

Some Price Examples (vs Istanbul):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$7.17 vs $5.44

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$35.88 vs $27.96

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McMeal at McDonalds

$8.96 vs $4.65

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.76 vs $2.25

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.88 vs $0.82

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.30 vs $0.31

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$2.12 vs $0.98

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.96 vs $0.46

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$5.99 vs $2.30

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.54 vs $7.90

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.64 vs $4.32

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Banana (1kg)

$2.96 vs $2.33

Medina in average is 104% more expensive

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The biggest difference is Salaries, Sports, Utilities prices.

FAQ

Flying from Istanbul to Medina? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Medina?

Medina is served by 1 airport: Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport. The nearest airport is Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport located 15 km away.

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How far is it between Istanbul and Medina by plane?

Medina is around 2079 km away from Istanbul.

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What is the flight time from Istanbul to Medina?

Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Istanbul to Medina.

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How good the weather is in Medina?

The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +106°F and Few clouds in Medina.

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Is there a direct connection between Istanbul and Medina?

Yes, there are direct flights from Istanbul to Medina. You can fly to Medina 1 day a week: Thursday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Medina?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Istanbul to Medina: Turkish Airlines, Saudia.

Medina guide

Medina themes

This is what Medina is known for:

Location

Medina is located in Saudi Arabia, 2079 km away from Istanbul:

Medina time zone

Both Istanbul and Medina have the same time zone

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02:00

Time in Medina right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Saudi Riyal equals 26.58 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 376.26 Saudi Riyal.

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﷼ 100 = $26.58

Exchange rate

Visa to Saudi Arabia

Visa upon arrival is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa upon arrival

For US citizens

Language in Saudi Arabia

Official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. People knowledge of English is poor².

Arabic

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Medina is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Medina generally has a dangerous level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: dangerous

Medina pros and cons

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