Istanbul (IST) to Madinah (MED) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Madinah (MED) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $55.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Madinah (MED): Saudia and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 1,315 miles (2,117 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam and Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 24 ways to fly it with one stop, through Amman, Amman and Beirut and more.
How many miles IST to MED costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia | 10,000 | $55.60β395 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $53.60β63 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 15,000 | $25.60β305 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 18,000β23,000 | $75.60β485 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 24,000 | $50.60β60 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 25,000 | $65.60β255 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 25,500 | $45.60β435 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $45.60β435 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000 | $45.60β435 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $45.60β435 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 36,000 | $76β161.40 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $120.40β479.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to MED
- SaudiaSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to MED with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Saudia
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Saudia
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
IST to MED with one stop
24 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian and Jordan Aviation the whole way
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R5 - Via Amman (ADJ)Royal Jordanian the whole way
- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines the whole way
- Via Damascus (DAM)Syrian Air the whole wayRBRB
- Via Sharm el Sheikh (SSH)Turkish Airlines and Air Cairo, then EgyptAirSM
- Via Ankara (ESB)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir and Air Cairo the whole waySM+2
- Via Hurghada (HRG)Air Cairo the whole waySMSM
- Via Alexandria (HBE)Turkish Airlines, then Air CairoSM
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways the whole wayIAUDIA
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia the whole way
- Via Trabzon (TZX)Turkish Airlines, then Flynas
- Via Kirkuk (KIK)Iraqi Airways the whole wayIAIA
- Via Port Sudan (PZU)Turkish Airlines and Badr Airlines, then Tarco AviationJ43T
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9
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IST to MED: common questions
How many miles does IST to MED cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $55.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000), Etihad Guest (15,000) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (18,000β23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to MED?
Saudia (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Madinah (MED).
How far is Istanbul from Madinah by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Madinah (MED) are 1,315 miles (2,117 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to MED award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Madinah?
The most direct connections are through Amman (AMM), Amman (ADJ), Beirut (BEY), Damascus (DAM) and Sharm el Sheikh (SSH). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Royal Jordanian through Amman.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.