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$135+ Cheap flights from Medina (MED) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MED — IST
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz to Istanbul are usually found in September or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Medina to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Medina (MED) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
(SAUDIA)

One-way from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$346

Good round-trip deal

$458 or less

Good one-way deal

$395 or less
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Cheapest flights from Medina to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Medina to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/53:35 amMED - IST
1 stop10h 10mSAUDIA
Tue 5/1310:25 pmIST - MED
1 stop11h 00mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/28$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/69:10 amMED - IST
2 stops12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/158:50 pmIST - MED
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$302
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/51:50 amMED - IST
Nonstop3h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 6/156:50 amIST - MED
Nonstop3h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$312
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:20 pmMED - IST
1 stop24h 05mflydubai
Mon 5/122:10 amIST - MED
1 stop45h 45mflydubai
Deal found 4/28$313
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2912:50 amMED - IST
1 stop17h 10mOman Air
Tue 6/107:00 pmIST - MED
1 stop21h 50mOman Air
Deal found 4/28$371
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/211:10 pmMED - IST
1 stop15h 45mGulf Air
Tue 8/195:45 amIST - MED
1 stop12h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 4/28$384
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/294:35 amMED - IST
1 stop9h 50mEmirates
Tue 6/32:10 amIST - MED
1 stop13h 50mEmirates
Deal found 4/28$455
This Kuwait Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kuwait Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2511:45 amMED - IST
1 stop11h 00mKuwait Airways
Fri 8/1511:45 pmIST - MED
1 stop10h 45mKuwait Airways
Deal found 4/28$554
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/283:55 amMED - IST
1 stop17h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/58:00 amIST - MED
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/28$858
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/232:20 amMED - IST
2 stops30h 25mEgyptair
Fri 8/152:00 amIST - MED
2 stops17h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 4/28$1,864

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Medina to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Medina to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Medina

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MedinaIstanbul

MED - IST

MEDIST

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Sat 5/10

1:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 5/18

4:25 pm-3:35 am

1 stop11h 10m

$220

MedinaIstanbul

MED - IST

MEDIST

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Fri 6/6

9:10 am-9:50 pm

2 stops12h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 6/15

8:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$302

MedinaIstanbul

MED - IST

MEDIST

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Thu 6/5

1:50 am-5:30 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 6/15

6:50 am-10:20 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$312

MedinaIstanbul

MED - IST

MEDIST

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Sat 5/10

12:55 am-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 5/17

2:10 am-4:20 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$353

MedinaIstanbul

MED - IST

MEDIST

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Thu 5/29

12:50 am-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 6/10

7:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$371

MedinaIstanbul

MED - IST

MEDIST

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Mon 7/21

1:10 pm-4:55 am

1 stop15h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 8/19

5:45 am-6:10 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$384

MedinaIstanbul

MED - IST

MEDIST

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Thu 5/29

4:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 6/6

4:25 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$455

MedinaIstanbul

MED - IST

MEDIST

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Fri 7/25

11:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 8/15

11:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop10h 45m

$554

MedinaIstanbul

MED - IST

MEDIST

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Wed 5/28

3:55 am-9:10 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 6/5

8:00 am-2:55 am

1 stop18h 55m

$858

MedinaIstanbul

MED - IST

MEDIST

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Wed 7/23

2:20 am-8:45 am

2 stops30h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 8/15

2:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$1,864

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Compare providers for flights from Medina to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Medina to Istanbul in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Medina-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Medina-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Medina-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Medina-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Medina-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Medina to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Medina with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Medina to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Medina to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MED to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Medina to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Medina to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Medina to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Medina to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Medina to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Medina to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from MED to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Medina to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Air Arabia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Medina to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Medina to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Medina to Istanbul, you will be flying from Mohammad Abdulaziz. Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Mohammad Abdulaziz is the only Medina airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 5 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Medina to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Medina to Istanbul Airport is SAUDIA. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $220 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and flydubai, starting at $312 and $353 round-trip. SAUDIA is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Medina to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport are flynas ($136), Air Arabia ($139), and SAUDIA ($150).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Medina to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Medina to Istanbul Airport on time: flyadeal (100%), SAUDIA (82%), Turkish Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Medina to Istanbul Airport?

    While on average a flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport is generally $874, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $253. When looking at the most popular route, (Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $382 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Medina to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Medina to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Medina to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Medina to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Medina to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Medina to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Medina to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Medina to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
flynasCheapest$159Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$160Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$182Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
AjetCheapest$197Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$210Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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