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

• Earliest: departs at 1:30 am and lands at 5:22 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 2:02 am.

The flight takes about 3h 52m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Medina to Istanbul Airport.

A nonstop flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 52m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Medina to Istanbul Airport range from $295 to $405, with an average of $349 over the past 12 months. Anything below $295 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of $349. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $194 round-trip via Sharjah (SHJ), compared to $357 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $77–$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 SAUDIA and Pegasus Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Medina to Istanbul Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 17%, and evening flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Medina to Istanbul Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $219.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

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

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

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 Medina to Istanbul Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

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

• Sharjah (SHJ) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Medina to Istanbul Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $332 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $390, a difference of $58.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• SAUDIA

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 44m, compared with 11h 11m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 12h 07m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Medina to Istanbul Airport flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

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

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

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