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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Mecca by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Jeddah, bus

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane SAW - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 36m
    SAR 507–1,444
  2. Fly Istanbul Airport to Jeddah, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane IST - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 36m
    SAR 607–1,142
  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane IST - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    12h 17m
    SAR 922–2,427
  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane SAW - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    11h 57m
    SAR 722–2,029

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 351Cheapest Price
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There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Mecca. However, 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 King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station.

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