Saudia Airlines announced that as of the 29th October 2018 (Monday) the visa service from the Istanbul airport will no longer be available. This means that everyone traveling to Turkey has to obtain their visas/e-visas prior to their travel.

According to Sabq, Istanbul airport itself tweeted announcing that “international passengers who can get A- and B-type visas shall get their visas / e-visas prior to their travels. It will not be possible to get an e-visa when they arrive in Turkey.”

People wishing to travel to Turkey can obtain a visa from the Turkish Consulate in Riyadh and Jeddah.