Flying from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Dammam and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from DMM to IST start from 01:20 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 07:00 with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are 36 weekly King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DMM to IST flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and perhaps some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between DMM and IST:
Kuwait International Airport
Trabzon Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
$167 is currently the best price for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from $319. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from DMM to IST by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from DMM land on schedule 83.88% of the time.
Central Dammam to King Fahd International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from King Fahd International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DMM to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.