Saudia · IST
What gates does Saudia use at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Saudia uses gates B1A, B4 and B12A at Istanbul Airport (IST), mainly in Concourses B and A, with about 4 departures a day (Oct 7–9, 2026). By departures: Concourses B (83% of its departures) and A (17%).
Based on 24 Saudia flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026 (full days)
How Saudia compares at IST
- 8th of the 66 airlines with regular flights at IST by departures: 1% of them (4 departures a day of about 706 a day).
- 0.5 turns a day at each gate it turns planes at, 88% fewer than the airport’s 4.0.
- Median turn at the gate: 82 min, 20 min shorter than the airport median (102 min).
- At IST, Saudia’s 4 departures a day compare with Aegean’s 4 and LOT’s 4-5.
Where Saudia flies nonstop from IST
3 nonstop destinations. Nonstop routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026; a few days of data can miss weekly or seasonal routes.
| Destination | Flights | Other airlines on this route |
|---|---|---|
| JeddahJED | 2/day | Turkish Airlines (5-6/day), flyadeal (1/day) |
| MedinaMED | 1/day | Turkish Airlines (3-4/day) |
| RiyadhRUH | 1/day | Turkish Airlines (1/day), flynas (4-5/week) |
When Saudia flies at IST
- First departure of the day usually around 1:10 pm, the last around 6:45 pm.
- Busiest hour: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm, with about 2 of its arrivals and departures.
Saudia’s aircraft at IST
| Aircraft | Departures | Seats each |
|---|---|---|
| A321 | 3/day | not listed |
| A330-300 | 4-5/week | not listed |
| A330 | 2-3/week | not listed |
Seats are capacity from each airline’s seat map per aircraft type, not passengers.
Saudia’s gates at IST
Gates it shares
| Gate | Who holds it | Other airlines there |
|---|---|---|
| B1A | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Aegean, KLM, Kuwait Airways |
| B4 | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air Europa |
| B12A | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Air Montenegro, Air Algérie, Air Astana |
About this data
Based on 3 full days of flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026. Gates of its own are the gates where Saudia flies the most (regional partners count as their brand). Its departures have no seat count yet, so its seats aren’t counted.
Saudia at IST: questions
What terminal is Saudia at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Saudia flies from Concourses B and A at Istanbul Airport (IST). By departures: Concourses B (83% of its departures) and A (17%).
What gates does Saudia use at IST?
B1A, B4 and B12A, gates it shares with other airlines (Oct 7–9, 2026).
How many flights a day does Saudia have from IST?
About 4 departures a day, averaged over Oct 7–9, 2026.
Where does Saudia fly nonstop from IST?
Saudia flies nonstop to 3 cities from IST, the most often to Jeddah, Riyadh and Medina. Routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026.
When is Saudia’s first flight out of IST?
Usually around 1:10 pm; the last leaves around 6:45 pm.
Does Saudia share gates at IST?
Yes: 3 gates it uses are shared or used most by another airline, e.g. gate B1A with Turkish Airlines, Aegean, KLM and Kuwait Airways.
Other airlines at IST
All of IST’s gates by airline · Saudia at every airport we map · Nonstop routes from IST