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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Meccaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mecca by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Jeddah, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane IST - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 39m
    SAR 740–1,900

  2. Fly to Al-Baha Domestic Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT)plane plane IST - ABT
    2. Drive from Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT) to Meccacar car
    9h 48m
    SAR 603–1,958

  3. Fly to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane IST - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 15m
    SAR 781–2,269

  4. Fly 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 Makkahtrain train
    7h 14m
    SAR 920–1,951

  5. Fly to Yanbu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Yanbu Airport (YNB)plane plane IST - YNB
    2. Take the bus from Yanbu Bus Station to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 22m
    SAR 903–2,628

Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,488.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mecca. However, you can fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. Alternatively, you can fly to Taif Regional Airport (TIF), take the taxi to Ta'if Bus Station, then take the bus to Makkah Bus Stn.

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