Turkish Airlines SAW RUH TK213
Turkish Airlines · Live forecast
SAW → RUH
TK213 · Mar 16, 2026 · 22:45 · airbus a321-271nx
85
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
4h 10m
Duration
1,293 nm
Distance
35,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
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4,500 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 4,500 data points along your route from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh.

Your Journey Beta

1 hour 50 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you crossing the Mediterranean Sea and across the Syrian Desert – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 75 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 16 minutes early.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 4h 10min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:50
Smooth
0:50-1:20
Light
1:20-1:50
Moderate
1:50-2:20
Light
2:20-2:50
Light
2:50-3:20
Light
3:20-3:50
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport — Departure
Wind
7 kt (30°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
5°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
RUH King Khaled International Airport — Arrival
Wind
8 kt (360°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
22°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
airbus a321-271nx
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.