MED - IST

$135 Find Cheap Flights from Medina to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Medina to Istanbul departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Medina to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Medina to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$268
Overall average: $339
Royal Jordanian
ven 3/27mar 4/7
MED - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$287
Typical prices: $324-$553
Turkish Airlines
sab 4/18dom 4/26
MED - IST • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $270 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Medina to Istanbul (MED-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Medina to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Medina to Istanbul

ven, mar 27 - mar, apr 7
Royal Jordanian Logo
7:00 am - 1:05 pm
MED
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IST
6h 05m
1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
9:30 pm - 3:45 am
IST
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MED
6h 15m
1 stop
$268Royal Jordanian
ven, mar 27 - mar, apr 7
Royal Jordanian Logo
7:00 am - 1:05 pm
MED
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IST
6h 05m
1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
1:45 pm - 3:45 am
IST
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MED
14h 00m
1 stop
$269Royal Jordanian
ven, mar 6 - dom, mar 15
SAUDIA Logo
8:40 am - 12:30 pm
MED
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IST
3h 50mnonstop
SAUDIA Logo
6:25 pm - 9:20 am
IST
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MED
14h 55m
1 stop
$270SAUDIA
ven, apr 10 - ven, apr 17
SAUDIA Logo
8:50 am - 12:25 pm
MED
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IST
3h 35mnonstop
SAUDIA Logo
10:25 pm - 4:45 am
IST
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MED
6h 20m
1 stop
$286SAUDIA
sab, apr 18 - dom, apr 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 5:10 am
MED
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IST
3h 40mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 12:35 am
IST
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MED
3h 30mnonstop
$287Turkish Airlines
sab, mar 14 - mar, mar 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 11:15 pm
MED
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IST
3h 55mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 10:35 am
IST
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MED
3h 30mnonstop
$289Turkish Airlines
ven, mar 6 - dom, mar 15
SAUDIA Logo
8:40 am - 12:30 pm
MED
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IST
3h 50mnonstop
SAUDIA Logo
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
IST
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MED
3h 30mnonstop
$295SAUDIA
sab, gen 24 - gio, feb 12
SAUDIA Logo
2:05 am - 5:55 am
MED
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IST
3h 50mnonstop
SAUDIA Logo
11:35 am - 1:05 am
IST
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MED
13h 30m
1 stop
$302SAUDIA
ven, apr 17 - lun, apr 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 8:55 am
MED
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IST
3h 35mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 12:35 am
IST
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MED
3h 30mnonstop
$308Turkish Airlines
ven, apr 17 - ven, apr 17
SAUDIA Logo
8:50 am - 12:25 pm
MED
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IST
3h 35mnonstop
SAUDIA Logo
10:25 pm - 9:20 am
IST
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MED
10h 55m
1 stop
$311SAUDIA
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Medina to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Medina to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Medina to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Medina to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Medina to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Medina, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Medina to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Medina to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Medina to Istanbul Airport is June, where tickets cost $248 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $455 and $358 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Medina to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $327, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Medina to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Medina to Istanbul

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

Saudia's dine on demand service in business class helps reduce jet lag on flexible schedules.


Saudia offers special meals like Asian Vegetarian and meals for autistic travelers, ensuring dietary needs are met.

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Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi up to 1GB in business class, enhancing connectivity during flights.


Turkish Airlines' Miles & Smiles program offers free inflight messaging, enhancing communication without extra costs.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$135
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Medina to Istanbul

When to book flights from Medina to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Medina to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Medina to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport was $135 for a one-way ticket and $268 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Medina and Istanbul?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul from Medina.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Medina to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Medina to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Medina to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Medina and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Medina to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Medina to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Medina to Istanbul, SAUDIA or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Medina to Istanbul are SAUDIA and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $317 and an overall rating of 7.4, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $483 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Medina to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Medina to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Medina to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Medina is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Medina to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Medina with another airline. Booking your flights between Medina and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Medina to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Medina up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $259 or less one-way and $327 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Medina to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz to Istanbul

Monday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Friday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Monday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Friday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Medina to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Medina to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 659 reviews
7.8Crew
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.6Boarding
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Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

2.0 MediocreSamer, Jan 2026
RUH - JED
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Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Entertainment was good. Flight was delayed, nearly missed my connecting flight. The gate was changed on several occasions. My luggage did not arrive on time and had to leave without it.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

Requested food items were always finished but the available food was warm and tasted good Good entertainment options.

Bad chairs in business class like economy ( not turning into bed )

The entertainment selection itself was ok but the screen couldn't be turned off which was annoying because I wanted to read and not be distubed by flashing lights in front of me. I could see other people having the same problem with their screens. The crew seemed to be too busy to be bothered by our questions/requests. I found the seat quite uncomfortable, especially for a long flight. As a short person, I've accepted the inconvenience of always having seats higher than comfortable, but my neck hurt after a while because the headrest was too high and couldn't be adjusted further. The seat pockets in this plane seemed to be faulty. I could see people near me having the same problem of everything falling on the floor because it kept detaching from the back of the seat. It was pretty useless to keep anything in it, even the menu and sick bag wouldn't stay in. The food was meh. The omellete was just a hunk of egg - my next flight leg also offered omellete but was so much better than this one.

Space between seats is challenging but otherwise excellent service in every way.

Customer service was poor everywhere. In particular in business class lounge. Stewardess were however excellent. No ability to order more than one dietary restriction in food that created awkward situations when I was offered bulgur due to being diabetic as I was also gluten free

PLEASE GIVRE US PERMISSION TO BOOK SEAT NUMBER EVEN WITH FEES

It was a horrible experience that I hope not to try it again. Rude stuff Poor food Always delayed schedules Lost baggages

Friendly staff from check in until the crew very helpful and smooth

Departed late Arrived about 40 minutes late The plane parked at the domestic terminal requiring transfer back to international arrivals

Very bad no tv no water no food absolute pathetic ! Couldn’t take zam zam ! No free zam zam water allowance! Dont travel

Poor airlines no infotainment system no food not even water was offered… absolutely not recommended! Nasmiles was not counted couldnt log in flynas app ! The app doesnt work with booking PNR! Please dont fly on these pathetic budget airlines!

Overall a poor experience…. No infotainment system no charging port no food was offered! Not recommended

It was hot inside as the air conditioner was not working and the crew members were not courteous

the seat you book will always be taken by someone else..…

Nothing The flight delayed for more than 3 hours as usual

In the future, it is preferable to provide free snacks

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

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