📊 Travel Cost Index· Istanbul · Bosphorus, between Europe and Asia· Updated August 2026
By Wijhatik team · Last updated: August 2026
Quick answer:According to the Wijhatik Travel Cost Index (updated August 2026), a 5-day trip to Turkey for two travelers from the Gulf ranges from ~4,800 SAR (economy) to ~11,400 SAR (comfort), averaging ~7,600 SAR. This includes round-trip flights (~1,200 SAR/person) plus stay, food, transport and activities (~520 SAR/person/day at mid level). Figures are planning estimates and vary by season and booking time.
Turkey — especially Istanbul — is a top pick for travelers: rich history, shopping and cuisine, with frequent direct flights. This page shows the Wijhatik Travel Cost Index for Turkey — dated estimates for a typical trip.
Airport
IST
Flight time
~4 hrs direct
Best season
spring & autumn
Avg 5 days for two
~7,600 SAR
Currency
Saudi riyal
Updated
August 2026
Wijhatik Travel Cost Index — Turkey
Average 5-day trip for two
4,800 – 11,400 SAR
economy → comfort · avg ~7,600 SAR · incl. flights
1) Daily cost components (per person)
Component (per person/day)
Economy
Mid
Comfort
🏨 Stay (hotel)
144
234
369
🍽️ Food
80
130
205
🚗 Transport
48
78
123
🎟️ Activities
48
78
123
Daily total per person
320
520
820
All figures in Saudi riyal (SAR). Daily total excludes airfare.
2) Estimated trip total
Item (5-day trip)
Economy
Mid
Comfort
✈️ Round-trip flight (per person)
800
1,200
1,600
🧳 Stay & expenses · 5 days (per person)
1,600
2,600
4,100
Per person · 5 days
2,400
3,800
5,700
Two people · 5 days
4,800
7,600
11,400
≈ Two people at mid level: 2027 USD (rate ~3.75).
How we build the index: Wijhatik estimates from observed flight-price averages, hotel-price averages and living-cost data, in Saudi riyal, updated August 2026. Daily split: 45% stay · 25% food · 15% transport · 15% activities. Read the full methodology →
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How much does a 5-day trip to Turkey cost for two?
Roughly ~4,800 SAR (economy) to ~11,400 SAR (comfort), averaging ~7,600 SAR incl. flights and expenses, per the Wijhatik index updated August 2026.
How much are flights to Istanbul?
A round-trip per person is estimated between 800 and 1,600 SAR depending on season and timing; live prices show in the calculator.
When is the cheapest time to visit Turkey?
Usually best value in April–May & September–October, outside peak summer, with lower flight and hotel prices.
Are these live prices or estimates?
The tables are Wijhatik planning estimates. Live, bookable prices appear inside the calculator and deals pages.
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