Istanbul to Arar flights
Arar lies 1,555 km (966 mi) south-east of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 45 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Istanbul | Arar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 15.7 million | 148,540 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 555 m (1,821 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | RAE, 12 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Arar
Crossing from Turkey into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Lira to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Arar
Arar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Arar Domestic Airport (RAE), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arar Domestic Airport (regional) | RAE | 12 km (7 mi) | 10,007 ft | 1,813 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Arar from Istanbul?
1,555 km (966 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Arar by air?
About 2 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Arar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Arar flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE).
What currency do I need in Arar?
The Rial (SAR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.