Fly from Istanbul to Gassim with flydubai and enjoy swathes of flexible options that make flying with us both efficient and enjoyable.
Our aircraft fly from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) up to four times a day, seven days a week. Overall flight time is six and a half hours - including a layover in Dubai - but our premium service and excellent entertainment choices will ensure that time flies by.
From the moment you settle into your ergonomically-designed seat, you’ll be in relaxation mode. Tap into your personal 12.1-inch HD touchscreen to access a range of media - from gripping movies to engaging games and every genre of music you can think of. Alternatively, you can log in to our award-winning WiFi in just a few clicks to surf the web or chat with friends and family.
Our staff are on hand to serve up dishes from our in-flight menu. Cold meals, snacks and beverages are all readily available during your flight, with various options to suit every taste. You can also pre-order hot meals ahead of your flight time.
Once you reach your stop-off point at Dubai International Airport (DXB), transferring to your connecting flight is easy. Simply head to the departure lounge, enjoying a choice of duty-free shops, restaurants and cafes along the way.
Istanbul to Gassim
- Take your pick from up to four flights per day, every day of the week
- Fly over Beirut, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Riyadh before landing in Gassim
- Your flight time will be around six hours and 30 minutes
- Also, search and book flights from Gassim to Istanbul
Your journey
Your journey begins at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Located 40km away from Kadıköy, 12km away from Pendik and 50km away from Taksim, it’s easy to reach by almost any mode of transportation. Coast down the TEM motorway via taxi or car, and park in the airport’s extensive parking area, which has room for more than 4,700 vehicles. The main terminal is also accessible via public bus or train, which stops off at the nearby Pendik station.
Once you’re there, head straight to one of our flydubai check-in counters. These open three hours before departure, so you can arrive in plenty of time for your flight. Check in with our helpful staff, at the self-service kiosks, or alternatively, online between 48 hours and 90 minutes before departure. Afterwards, take your baggage to one of our bag drops and make your way through security. Once you’re in the departure lounge, relaxing is easy. Enjoy a coffee or a delicious meal at any of the cafes or restaurants before it's time to board.
Gassim’s Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) sits 27km southwest to the city of Buraydah, which you can get to via private transfer or taxi from the main terminal. Alternatively, hire a car with flydubai to make travelling all the more convenient during your stay.
Discover Gassim
Sweeping deserts and horizons make up most of Gassim, the agricultural heartland of Saudi Arabia. Trek on camelback across mighty sand dunes, date palms and small towns scattered through the region, or head to the provincial capital, Buraidah, to visit the most chaotic camel market in the world. For a taste of the region’s history, swing by the dusty desert city of Al Dir’iyah, where you can learn about the lives of 18th-century Saudi Royalty. It’s also the perfect place to satiate your sweet tooth - Gassim’s local fare ranges from juicy pomegranate jelly to cinnamon date cake that just melts in the mouth.
