Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Madinah and Istanbul share the same timezone, UTC+3.
You can choose from 18 weekly Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. The 01:45 departure with flynas is the earliest you can take. Flynas operates the last service of the day at 06:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MED to SAW flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey). Take to the skies with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Pegasus is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Flynas leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MED to SAW flights, with 90.63% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MED and SAW:
Esenboga International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight is R 1,224. A return fare right now is R 2,911. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MED to SAW by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Of all flights departing from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, 77.98% land on time at their destination.
To reach Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport from central Madinah, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MED. Whether you have an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Istanbul in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MED to SAW in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.