Istanbul to Jeddah is 1,484 miles (2,388 km), a flight of about 4 hours 5 minutes.
The great-circle path from Istanbul to Jeddah runs close to Cyprus and the Levant coastline before crossing the Sinai Peninsula and following the Red Sea toward Jeddah — nearly all of this coastal and island scenery falls on the right side of the aircraft. The left side spends most of the flight over featureless interior desert with little visual variety.
Flight Path
Eastern Mediterranean Sea near Cyprus, the Levantine coastline (Lebanon/Israel), and the mountainous Sinai Peninsula before the route continues down the Red Sea corridor
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from IST
RIGHTDeparting IST southbound, flights typically swing east over the Sea of Marmara before turning onto the southbound track, giving right-side passengers a last look at the Marmara coastline and Princes' Islands. Left-side views are mostly inland Thracian/Anatolian farmland with little definition.
Landing at JED
RIGHTOn approach into Jeddah from the north, the aircraft tracks down along the Red Sea coast before turning for final approach, putting the coral-fringed coastline, Jeddah's corniche, and the Red Sea itself on the right side. The left side mostly faces inland toward flat, featureless desert.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from İstanbul Airport (IST) to King Abdulaziz International (JED)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Jeddah. The great-circle path from Istanbul to Jeddah runs close to Cyprus and the Levant coastline before crossing the Sinai Peninsula and following the Red Sea toward Jeddah — nearly all of this coastal and island scenery falls on the right side of the aircraft. The left side spends most of the flight over featureless interior desert with little visual variety.
What can I see during takeoff from İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
During takeoff from İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing IST southbound, flights typically swing east over the Sea of Marmara before turning onto the southbound track, giving right-side passengers a last look at the Marmara coastline and Princes' Islands. Left-side views are mostly inland Thracian/Anatolian farmland with little definition. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands, Istanbul's Asian-side coastline, Gulf of Izmit.
What can I see when landing at King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah?
When landing at King Abdulaziz International (JED), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Jeddah from the north, the aircraft tracks down along the Red Sea coast before turning for final approach, putting the coral-fringed coastline, Jeddah's corniche, and the Red Sea itself on the right side. The left side mostly faces inland toward flat, featureless desert. Notable sights include: Red Sea coastline, Jeddah Corniche and King Fahd Fountain area, coral reef patterns offshore, Hejaz coastal plain.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Jeddah?
The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to King Abdulaziz International (JED) takes about 4 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,484 miles (2,388 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Istanbul to Jeddah flight path pass over?
Eastern Mediterranean Sea near Cyprus, the Levantine coastline (Lebanon/Israel), and the mountainous Sinai Peninsula before the route continues down the Red Sea corridor