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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Thuwal by plane or train

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Jeddah, train

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane IST - JED
    2. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    8h 49m
    SAR 587–2,394

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Jeddah, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane SAW - JED
    2. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    8h 59m
    SAR 571–2,257

  3. Fly Istanbul to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane plane IST - MED
    2. Take the train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    9h 26m
    SAR 790–3,208

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane plane SAW - MED
    2. Take the train from Madinah to King Abdullah Economic Citytrain train
    9h 37m
    SAR 965–2,536

Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 363Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Thuwal, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Thuwal. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to Jeddah Airport, take the train to King Abdullah Economic City, then take the taxi to Thuwal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to Jeddah Airport, take the train to King Abdullah Economic City, then take the taxi to Thuwal.

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