IST - RUH

236 ﷼ Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Riyadh (IST-RUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Riyadh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh

Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 25
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8:55 pm - 1:00 amIST-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 8:00 pmRUH-IST
4h 15mnonstop
453 ﷼flyadeal
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 15
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8:55 pm - 1:00 amIST-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 8:00 pmRUH-IST
4h 15mnonstop
457 ﷼flyadeal
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 26
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8:55 pm - 1:00 amIST-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 8:00 pmRUH-IST
4h 15mnonstop
461 ﷼flyadeal
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Tue, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 29
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8:55 pm - 1:00 amIST-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 8:00 pmRUH-IST
4h 15mnonstop
465 ﷼flyadeal
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 16
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9:20 pm - 1:00 amIST-RUH
3h 40mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 8:25 pmRUH-IST
4h 15mnonstop
487 ﷼flynas
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
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9:20 pm - 1:00 amIST-RUH
3h 40mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 8:25 pmRUH-IST
4h 15mnonstop
491 ﷼flynas
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Sun, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 21
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8:55 pm - 1:00 amIST-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 8:25 pmRUH-IST
4h 15mnonstop
532 ﷼Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 14
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8:55 pm - 1:00 amIST-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 8:25 pmRUH-IST
4h 15mnonstop
543 ﷼Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 11
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4:25 pm - 8:35 pmIST-RUH
4h 10mnonstop
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10:00 am - 9:10 pmRUH-IST
11h 10m1 stop
903 ﷼SAUDIA
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
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4:25 pm - 8:35 pmIST-RUH
4h 10mnonstop
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6:00 am - 1:45 pmRUH-IST
7h 45m1 stop
907 ﷼SAUDIA
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
flyadeal
Cheapest • from 453 ﷼ (round-trip)
SAUDIA
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 48% price drop
March
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
453 ﷼
Typical prices: 716 ﷼-839 ﷼
flyadeal
Mon 11/17Tue 11/25
IST - RUH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
236 ﷼
Typical prices: 442 ﷼-1,207 ﷼
flynas
Sun 11/9
IST - RUH • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Riyadh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Riyadh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh departing in November.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Riyadh, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh is September, where tickets cost 416 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 974 ﷼ and 907 ﷼ respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of 303 ﷼, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight236 ﷼
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

When to book flights from Istanbul to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Riyadh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Riyadh flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh was 236 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 453 ﷼ for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    Istanbul Airport airport is called Istanbul and the only airport in Riyadh is Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul Airport to Riyadh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Riyadh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Riyadh, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Riyadh, SAUDIA or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Riyadh are SAUDIA and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of 863 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.4, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 1,807 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riyadh from Istanbul Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Riyadh with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Riyadh from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 241 ﷼ or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Friday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul

Monday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Friday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to Riyadh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Riyadh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Riyadh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 638 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.1Food
7.9Crew
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I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025CMN - JED
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I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

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