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Find cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul from 277 ﷼

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul departing on 5/6. 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 Riyadh to Istanbul.
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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul (RUH-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Istanbul 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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5:10 am - 9:30 amRUH-SAW
4h 20mnonstop
12:05 am - 4:05 amSAW-RUH
4h 00mnonstop
461 ﷼Pegasus Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Fri, May 24
5:10 am - 9:30 amRUH-SAW
4h 20mnonstop
12:05 am - 4:05 amSAW-RUH
4h 00mnonstop
551 ﷼Pegasus Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Fri, May 24
2:55 am - 7:20 amRUH-SAW
4h 25mnonstop
12:05 am - 4:05 amSAW-RUH
4h 00mnonstop
589 ﷼
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 24
8:35 am - 1:00 pmRUH-SAW
4h 25mnonstop
12:05 am - 4:05 amSAW-RUH
4h 00mnonstop
611 ﷼
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Sun, May 19 - Tue, May 28
8:35 am - 1:00 pmRUH-SAW
4h 25mnonstop
1:50 pm - 5:40 pmSAW-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
619 ﷼flynas
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Sun, May 19 - Sun, May 26
2:55 am - 7:20 amRUH-SAW
4h 25mnonstop
9:35 pm - 1:55 amSAW-RUH
4h 20mnonstop
626 ﷼Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Sun, May 12
3:25 pm - 7:50 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
8:50 pm - 12:40 amIST-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
634 ﷼flyadeal
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Sun, May 19 - Sun, May 26
3:25 pm - 7:50 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
8:50 pm - 12:40 amIST-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
637 ﷼flyadeal
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Sun, May 12 - Sat, May 18
2:55 am - 7:20 amRUH-SAW
4h 25mnonstop
9:35 pm - 1:55 amSAW-RUH
4h 20mnonstop
667 ﷼Turkish Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Fri, May 31
4:05 pm - 11:25 pmRUH-SAW
7h 20m1 stop
12:20 am - 7:55 amSAW-RUH
7h 35m1 stop
971 ﷼flynas
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Wed, May 8 - Thu, May 16

Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Riyadh to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Riyadh to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Riyadh to Istanbul cost 209 ﷼ and was between Riyadh and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is 574 ﷼.

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

The average price of all flights from Riyadh to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Riyadh to Istanbul, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Riyadh, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul, 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 Riyadh to Istanbul is September, where tickets cost 832 ﷼ on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is 1,616 ﷼ and 1,586 ﷼ respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Istanbul, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 49 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Pegasus Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at 277 ﷼. KAYAK users also found Riyadh to Istanbul round-trip flights on Pegasus Airlines from 461 ﷼ and on flynas from 619 ﷼.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Riyadh and Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines connects Riyadh to Istanbul with up to 3 flights per day. Pegasus Airlines also offers 1 flight per day, while SAUDIA follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Riyadh and Istanbul?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Riyadh to Istanbul. They are: Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal and flynas. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Pegasus Airlines at 464 ﷼ for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at flyadeal.

How many flights are there between Riyadh and Istanbul per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from Riyadh and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 4h 24m. The most common departure time is 1:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Istanbul Airport. Each week, there are 52 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Riyadh and Istanbul?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul take?

Flying between Istanbul and Riyadh will take minimum 4h 15m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

277 ﷼
Flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Istanbul 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 flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul was 74 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 123 ﷼ for a round-trip.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Istanbul?

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

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

    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 Riyadh to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

Find which airlines fly direct from King Khaled Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Tuesday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Wednesday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Thursday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Friday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Saturday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Sunday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Tuesday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Wednesday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Thursday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Friday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Saturday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Sunday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/6Mon
nonstopPegasus Airlines
4h 20mRUH-SAW
277 ﷼
5/1Wed
nonstopPegasus Airlines
4h 20mRUH-SAW
285 ﷼
5/19Sun
nonstopflyadeal
4h 25mRUH-IST
304 ﷼
5/6Mon
nonstopflyadeal
4h 25mRUH-IST
307 ﷼
4/26Fri
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 25mRUH-SAW
315 ﷼
5/3Fri
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 25mRUH-SAW
322 ﷼
4/24Wed
1 stopJazeera Airways
6h 05mRUH-SAW
341 ﷼
4/25Thu
1 stopJazeera Airways
6h 05mRUH-SAW
345 ﷼
5/8Wed
1 stopflynas
7h 20mRUH-SAW
412 ﷼
5/10Fri
1 stopflynas
7h 45mRUH-SAW
416 ﷼

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Last minute flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/23Tue
nonstopPegasus Airlines
4h 20mRUH-SAW
4/29Mon
nonstopPegasus Airlines
4h 00mSAW-RUH
566 ﷼
4/23Tue
nonstopPegasus Airlines
4h 20mRUH-SAW
4/30Tue
nonstopPegasus Airlines
4h 00mSAW-RUH
577 ﷼
4/23Tue
nonstop
4h 20mRUH-SAW
5/1Wed
nonstop
3h 50mSAW-RUH
615 ﷼
4/21Sun
nonstop
4h 25mRUH-SAW
4/25Thu
nonstop
4h 00mSAW-RUH
622 ﷼
4/21Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 25mRUH-SAW
4/26Fri
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 20mSAW-RUH
637 ﷼
4/24Wed
nonstopflyadeal
4h 25mRUH-IST
4/29Mon
nonstopflyadeal
3h 50mIST-RUH
660 ﷼
4/23Tue
nonstopflyadeal
4h 25mRUH-IST
4/30Tue
nonstopflyadeal
3h 50mIST-RUH
679 ﷼
4/20Sat
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 25mRUH-SAW
4/27Sat
nonstopTurkish Airlines
4h 20mSAW-RUH
754 ﷼
4/22Mon
multi-stopflynas
8h 50mRUH-SAW
4/26Fri
multi-stopflynas
7h 35mSAW-RUH
1,091 ﷼
4/22Mon
multi-stopflynas
7h 45mRUH-SAW
4/25Thu
multi-stopflynas
7h 35mSAW-RUH
1,140 ﷼

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Riyadh - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Riyadh (RUH)Saudi Arabia

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Riyadh

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