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Flights between Istanbul (IST) and Medina (MED)

İstanbul Airport, Turkey ↔ Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, Saudi Arabia

A direct route between Istanbul and Medina appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 1 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV)Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
2,118 km
1,316 miles
Est. flight time
3h 9m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Saudi Arabia

Jan
21°
26/16
10mm
Feb
24°
29/19
8mm
Mar
28°
33/23
25mm
Apr
33°
38/28
30mm
May
38°
43/33
5mm
Jun
41°
46/36
0mm
Jul
42°
47/37
0mm
Aug
42°
47/37
0mm
Sep
40°
45/35
0mm
Oct
35°
40/30
2mm
Nov
28°
33/23
25mm
Dec
23°
28/18
15mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Saudi Arabia: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Istanbul from Medina?

Istanbul (IST) and Medina (MED) are around 2,118 km (1,316 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 9m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the IST–MED route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Saudi Arabian Airlines, Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Medina?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Saudi Arabia?

Across Saudi Arabia, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 42°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Turkey and Saudi Arabia?

The UK FCDO currently rates Turkey as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Saudi Arabia as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.