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Cheapest round-trip
$238
Typical prices: $249-$327
SAUDIA
Mon 2/26Fri 3/9
IST - JED • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$266
Typical prices: $254-$330
SAUDIA
Sat 2/3Fri 2/23
IST - JED • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines, SAUDIA and others. Average duration is 3h 48m.
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 86% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 18% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $224 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Jeddah (IST-JED)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Jeddah

Fri, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 9
SAUDIA Logo
4:15 pm - 2:55 amIST  Istanbul-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
10h 40m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
SAUDIA Logo
7:00 am - 2:50 pmJED  Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-IST Istanbul
7h 50m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
$238SAUDIA
Mon, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 23
SAUDIA Logo
3:25 pm - 7:10 pmIST  Istanbul-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
3h 45mnonstop
SAUDIA Logo
6:00 am - 6:40 pmJED  Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-IST Istanbul
12h 40m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
$239SAUDIA
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 2:50 amIST  Istanbul-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
10h 05m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 8:35 pmJED  Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-IST Istanbul
4h 15mnonstop
$296Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29
flynas Logo
8:40 pm - 12:10 amIST  Istanbul-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
3h 30mnonstop
flynas Logo
4:00 pm - 7:50 pmJED  Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-IST Istanbul
3h 50mnonstop
$298flynas
Thu, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 24
Aegean Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 2:35 amIST  Istanbul-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
6h 35m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
Aegean Airlines Logo
3:30 am - 2:45 pmJED  Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-IST Istanbul
11h 15m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
$303Aegean Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 24
flynas Logo
8:40 pm - 12:10 amIST  Istanbul-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
3h 30mnonstop
flynas Logo
4:00 pm - 7:50 pmJED  Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-IST Istanbul
3h 50mnonstop
$305flynas
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
flyadeal Logo
9:35 pm - 1:30 amIST  Istanbul-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
3h 55mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 8:35 pmJED  Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-IST Istanbul
4h 15mnonstop
$347flyadeal
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
flyadeal Logo
9:35 pm - 1:30 amIST  Istanbul-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
3h 55mnonstop
flyadeal Logo
4:20 pm - 8:35 pmJED  Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-IST Istanbul
4h 15mnonstop
$350flyadeal
Sat, Apr 3 - Sat, May 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 11:35 amIST  Istanbul-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
3h 50mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 5:10 pmJED  Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-IST Istanbul
4h 10mnonstop
$639Turkish Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:30 am - 7:15 amIST  Istanbul-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
3h 45mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:05 am - 4:15 amJED  Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-IST Istanbul
4h 10mnonstop
$670Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah typically range from $249 to $327. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $238, on SAUDIA.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah at $231 round-trip.
•May ($566) and January ($304) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 145% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah the cheapest?

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Jeddah

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SAUDIA

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$141
Beat the crowds with an average 60% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 76% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah

When to book flights from Istanbul to Jeddah

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Jeddah based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:20 am and lands at 5:08 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 2:18 am.

    The flight takes about 3h 48m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah takes 3h 48m, covering 1,483 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flight?

    Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah range from $249 to $327, with an average of $281 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $281 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $224 round-trip via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared to $287 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    Turkish Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flights are:

    • Turkish Airlines: 86% on time
    • SAUDIA: 85% on time
    • flyadeal: 85% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA and Pegasus Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 18%, and evening flights for 9%.

  • Have flight prices from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $238 to $2,237. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah looking right now?

    One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED)?

    Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $47 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Final Rentals
    • Key Car Rental, SA
    • Avis
    • Budget
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    Flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Jeddah route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah pass through?

    One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah most commonly connect through:

    • Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 45% of one-stop connections
    • Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $272 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $288, a difference of $16.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    4 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Jeddah. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Turkish Airlines
    • SAUDIA
    • flyadeal
    • flynas

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

    Flying via Gassim (ELQ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 07m, compared with 9h 12m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 10h 35m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

  • What popular places can I visit in Jeddah?

    Some of the most popular sights in Jeddah are Makkah Gate, Al-Balad and Jeddah International Exhibition And Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Jeddah on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flights?

    Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flights:

    • SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • flyadeal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Istanbul Airport to Jeddah flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $272, about $16 less than Sunday fares (6% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Istanbul Airport to Jeddah trip for April. Fares historically average $231 round-trip in that month - typically $335 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Turkish Airlines. Over the past three months, 86% of Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 86%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 48m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $224 round-trip on this route - about $63 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport.

    • Best Western Plus Jeddah Hotel Madinah Road
    • Crowne Plaza Jeddah Al Salam By IHG
    • Ekono Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Monday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Friday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl to Istanbul

Monday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Friday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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