Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 4 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Fahd International Airport. Istanbul and Dammam have the same timezone — UTC+3.
Each week, there are 35 flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Fahd International Airport. To get going early, pick the 01:10 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from IST to DMM is 20:55 with Turkish Airlines.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Dammam (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Saudi Arabia!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Fahd International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Fahd International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the popular stopovers between IST and DMM:
Bahrain International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Trabzon Airport
Before organizing your cheap ticket from IST to DMM, check whether you need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Travel document and visa requirements may differ and are updated often. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
C$118 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Fahd International Airport. A return flight starts at C$261. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap flight tickets from IST to DMM, reserve your trip 8 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Fahd International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Traveling from central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near IST. Whether you're on an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Fahd International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Getting from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to central Dammam
From King Fahd International Airport, Dammam is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 52 minutes.
When to fly to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Fahd International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Dammam. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Dammam is July, with temperatures ranging between 31ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Fahd International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from IST to DMM around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Dammam
Once you've booked your flights from IST to DMM, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Dammam. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island are top sights which should feature on every Dammam itinerary.
Complete your Dammam trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to King Fahd International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Dammam getaway.