IST - RUH

300 ﷼ Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh departing on 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Riyadh.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Riyadh.
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Cheapest round-trip
525 ﷼
Overall average: 844 ﷼
flyadeal
Thu 12/25Wed 12/31
IST - RUH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
300 ﷼
Typical prices: 486 ﷼-997 ﷼
flynas
Wed 12/31
IST - RUH • Non-stop
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 48% price drop
January
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh

Thu, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 31
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8:55 pm - 1:00 am
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4h 05mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 8:00 pm
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4h 15mnonstop
525 ﷼flyadeal
Thu, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 31
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8:55 pm - 1:00 am
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529 ﷼flyadeal
Thu, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 31
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8:55 pm - 1:00 am
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3:45 pm - 8:00 pm
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4h 15mnonstop
570 ﷼flyadeal
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
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9:20 pm - 1:00 am
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3h 40mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 8:25 pm
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4h 15mnonstop
656 ﷼flynas
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29
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9:20 pm - 1:00 am
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3h 40mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 8:25 pm
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664 ﷼flynas
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
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9:20 pm - 1:00 am
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3h 40mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 8:25 pm
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679 ﷼flynas
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
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8:55 pm - 1:00 am
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4h 05mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 8:00 pm
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686 ﷼flyadeal
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
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8:55 pm - 1:00 am
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3:45 pm - 8:00 pm
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690 ﷼flyadeal
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
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8:55 pm - 1:00 am
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4h 05mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 8:00 pm
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4h 15mnonstop
743 ﷼flyadeal
Thu, Jan 1 - Fri, Jan 2
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9:20 pm - 1:00 am
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3h 40mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 8:25 pm
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4h 15mnonstop
750 ﷼flynas
Booking Insights

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.

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 1,001 ﷼ and 908 ﷼ 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at 915 ﷼ on average.

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 14% 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 flight300 ﷼
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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 300 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 525 ﷼ 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 874 ﷼ 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 1,808 ﷼ 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 341 ﷼ 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 647 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.9Crew
7.1Food
Airline reviews

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
JED - MLE
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The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

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

The flight from Istanbul to Karachi was an old plane in which the seats don’t even come close to lying flat. It was uncomfortable - may as well have been economy, and a far cry from Qatar Airways that I’m used to. The food was mediocre and entertainment couldn’t even be used because there was zero privacy like in a normal business class, so it would feel as though everyone is watching the movie with you - which is awkward. I had to put my food tray out as a leg stopper to get into some sort of comfortable position to curl up and sleep, which is ridiculous. Unacceptable given the ticket still has a business class price tag.

My seat number was changed unilaterally after confirmed online checkin from widow to aisle. This applies to the Istanbul-Port louis flight. Seat was also changed for the Antalya-Istanbul flight but this was because of aircraft change, I was informed. That flight was delayed because of a technical problem with the original aircraft.

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

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.

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