Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul (RUH - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$234	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is currently $234
Cheapest one-way flight	$117	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is currently $117
Last-minute weekend getaway	$286	AJet Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to Istanbul is currently $286
Cheapest business class flights	$919	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is currently $919

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 July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $105–165
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $160–230

Popular airlines from Riyadh to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $343

Typical price: $270–485

23 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - IST Every day
Saudia

Nonstop

from $318

Typical price: $210–500

7 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - IST Every day

78 weekly connecting flights

RUH - IST Every day
Flynas

Nonstop

from $256

Typical price: $170–325

4 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - IST Every Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

185 weekly connecting flights

RUH - SAW Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
flyadeal

Nonstop

from $229

Typical price: $150–350

6 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - IST Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

68 weekly connecting flights

RUH - IST Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $243

Typical price: $150–325

4 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - SAW Every Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $234

Typical price: $145–310

4 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - SAW Every Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Riyadh

King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

Riyadh Saudi Arabia 29 min 17 mi
Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)

Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 27 min 180 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 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 $234. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $117.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $343, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $318, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $256, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $229, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 15.
The cheapest AJet flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $243, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $234, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul starts at $234 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $117 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

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 23 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Flynas is the most popular. Flynas offers 4 nonstop flights and 185 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) , Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul are:

Saudia offers 7 nonstop flights and 78 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
flyadeal offers 6 nonstop flights and 68 connecting flights per week. flyadeal flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
AJet offers 4 nonstop flights per week. AJet flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Pegasus offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to 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 $234. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $117.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $343, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $318, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $256, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $229, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 15.
The cheapest AJet flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $243, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is $234, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

Turkish Airlines, Saudia, flyadeal, Flynas, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Riyadh to Istanbul.

There are 23 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 6 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 AJet direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 Pegasus direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday, 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 $286 is offered by AJet from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Turkish Airlines, Saudia, flyadeal, Flynas, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Riyadh to Istanbul.

There are 23 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 6 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 AJet direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 Pegasus direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday, 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 $234 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17 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 $919 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with Azerbaijan Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Istanbul start at $234 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17.

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 $286 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with AJet.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Istanbul at price $286 is offered by AJet from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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.