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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Saudi Arabia by plane, subway, or train

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Fly Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane IST - MED
7h
SAR 617–1,863
Fly Istanbul to Riyadh, line 4 subway, line 1 subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH)plane IST - RUH
2. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafdsubway
3. Take the subway from Kafd to National Museumsubway
8h 26m
SAR 308–891
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane SAW - MED
7h 5m
SAR 455–1,216
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Jeddah
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Jeddah (JED)plane SAW - JED
7h 51m
SAR 465–1,338
Fly Istanbul to Jeddah
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah (JED)plane IST - JED
7h 45m
SAR 473–1,153
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Riyadh, line 4 subway, line 1 subway
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane SAW - RUH
3. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafdsubway
4. Take the subway from Kafd to National Museumsubway
8h 36m

Istanbul (IST) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) flights

73Weekly Planes

4h 40mAverage Duration

SAR 531Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,175.8 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Saudi Arabia?

Saudia, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) every 3 hours.

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Riyadh(opens in a new window), Saudi Arabia(opens in a new window)

Riyadh, formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Riyadh

National Museum of Saudi Arabia(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a major national museum in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999, it is part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre in Riyadh.

Al Faisaliyah Center(Opens in a new window)

The Al Faisaliyah Centre (or Al Faisaliah Centre, Arabic: برج الفيصلية) is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the fourth tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre, Burj Rafal and Abraj Al Bait. It is also called Star Dome.

Masmak fort(Opens in a new window)

The Masmak (Arabic: Qaṣr al-Maṣmak قصر المصمك) is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom's history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh, led by Ibn Saud, occurred on 14 January 1902.

Murabba Palace(Opens in a new window)

The Murabba Palace (Qasr al Murabba (the Square in Arabic)) is one of the historic buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The palace was named after its square with the form of 400 by. It is one of the museums in the city.

Places to stay in Riyadh

Braira Al Wezarat(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Convention Center(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Grand Plaza Hotel - Gulf Riyadh(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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