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Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Medina flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Turkish Airlines
• SAUDIA

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Medina usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED).

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
• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $271 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to $335 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines and SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 1% of one-stop connections

Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Istanbul Airport to Medina route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $290 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $336, a difference of $46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Medina route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Medina flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Medina are Prophet's Mosque, Green Dome and Jannat al-Baqi‘. These are among the most viewed places in Medina on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 am and lands at 4:08 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 2:53 am.

The flight takes about 3h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $308. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Medina takes 3h 28m, covering 1,316 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Medina are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 12m, compared with 10h 52m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 11h 05m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Medina range from $265 to $354, with an average of $308 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.