Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip flights $256
Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Sun, Jun 14 — Tue, Jun 23
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is currently $256
Cheapest one-way flight $127
Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is currently $127
Last-minute weekend getaway $282
Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines 1 stop 15 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to Istanbul is currently $282
Cheapest business class flights $1,336
flydubai 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is currently $1,336
Fastest flight 3 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to Istanbul takes 3 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $105–165
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $165–405

Popular airlines from Riyadh to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $345
    Typical price: $270–470
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - IST Every day
  • Saudia
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $210–470
    9 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - IST Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
    163 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - IST Every day
  • AJet
    Nonstop
    from $262
    Typical price: $150–345
    8 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - SAW Every day
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from $256
    Typical price: $145–340
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - SAW Every day
  • Flynas
    Nonstop
    from $285
    Typical price: $175–355
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - IST Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    86 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - IST, SAW Every day
  • flyadeal
    Nonstop
    from $294
    Typical price: $150–370
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - IST Every Thu, Sat, Sun
    63 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - IST, SAW Every day

Popular airports near Riyadh

  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
    Riyadh Saudi Arabia 29 min 17 mi
  • King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
    Dammam Saudi Arabia 4 hr 229 mi
  • Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)
    Al Qassim Province Saudi Arabia 3 hr 42 min 211 mi
  • Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)
    Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 26 min 180 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 45 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Riyadh to Istanbul are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $105 to $165.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $256. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $127.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $345, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 19.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $262, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 23.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $256, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 23.
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $285, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 2.
  • The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $294, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul starts at $256 from Sun, Jun 14 to Tue, Jun 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $127 and departs on Mon, Jun 1.
3 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Riyadh to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Riyadh to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 9 nonstop flights and 163 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul are:
  • AJet offers 8 nonstop flights per week. AJet flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • Pegasus offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • Flynas offers 5 nonstop flights and 86 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • flyadeal offers 3 nonstop flights and 63 connecting flights per week. flyadeal flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Riyadh and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $256. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $127.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $345, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 19.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $262, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 23.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $256, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 23.
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $285, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 2.
  • The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $294, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 26.
Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Flynas, flyadeal, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Riyadh to Istanbul.
  • There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 9 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 8 AJet direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Pegasus direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Istanbul at price $282 is offered by Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8.
Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Flynas, flyadeal, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Riyadh to Istanbul.
  • There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 9 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 8 AJet direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Pegasus direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Riyadh and Istanbul start at $256 from Sun, Jun 14 to Tue, Jun 23 with Pegasus.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Istanbul start at $1,336 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with flydubai.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Istanbul start at $256 from Sun, Jun 14 to Tue, Jun 23.
To book business class trips from Riyadh to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Riyadh and Istanbul starts at $282 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Istanbul at price $282 is offered by Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8.
To find last-minute flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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