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957 ﷼
Typical prices: 464 ﷼-930 ﷼
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418 ﷼
Typical prices: 248 ﷼-455 ﷼
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul (RUH-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:15 pm - 8:40 pm
RUH
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IST
4h 25mnonstop
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9:40 pm - 1:30 am
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RUH
3h 50mnonstop
957 ﷼flyadeal
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
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4:05 pm - 7:55 pm
RUH
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3h 50mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 12:40 am
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RUH
3h 50mnonstop
957 ﷼Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 24
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2:50 am - 7:15 am
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SAW
4h 25mnonstop
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9:15 pm - 1:40 am
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4h 25mnonstop
961 ﷼Ajet
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
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2:50 am - 7:15 am
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SAW
4h 25mnonstop
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9:15 pm - 1:40 am
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4h 25mnonstop
961 ﷼Ajet
Sun, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 27
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3:25 pm - 7:50 pm
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IST
4h 25mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 12:40 am
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961 ﷼flyadeal
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 15
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4:05 pm - 7:55 pm
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3h 50mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 12:40 am
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3h 50mnonstop
961 ﷼Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23
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5:10 am - 9:00 am
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SAW
3h 50mnonstop
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11:55 pm - 4:05 am
SAW
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4h 10mnonstop
965 ﷼Pegasus Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 4
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5:10 am - 9:00 am
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SAW
3h 50mnonstop
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11:55 pm - 4:05 am
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4h 10mnonstop
980 ﷼Pegasus Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Fri, Dec 25
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4:35 pm - 8:25 pm
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3h 50mnonstop
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9:35 pm - 1:20 am
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3h 45mnonstop
980 ﷼flynas
Sat, Dec 26 - Sat, Jan 2
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4:35 pm - 8:25 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Istanbul flights

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.

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

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul from Riyadh usually cost between 784 ﷼ and 1,309 ﷼ in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 957 ﷼ on Multiple Airlines (Aug 20-Aug 27).

What is the cheapest Riyadh to Istanbul flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Riyadh to Istanbul costs 634 ﷼ on the route between Riyadh (RUH) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 27% cheaper than other Riyadh-Istanbul routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 580 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1,538 ﷼ and 1,419 ﷼ respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Istanbul, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

418 ﷼
Flight from Riyadh to Istanbul 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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul was 418 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 957 ﷼ 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 Star Alliance 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.

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

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

Nonstop departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines,SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet,Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul. 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 Riyadh to Istanbul? 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
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4455 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.8Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.5Food
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Liked the presentation and the seats. Did not care for the crew, they were efficient but not friendly and did not check if we needed anything

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
DBV - IST
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Liked the presentation and the seats. Did not care for the crew, they were efficient but not friendly and did not check if we needed anything

They kept some of my electronics and would not return them. I’m out an extra $200. I called, emailed but no one helped. My layover coming back to LA was too short. The flight attendants were kind and very helpful but overall the staff in the airport treated me and my friends like commodities. I’m sorry to say but never flying Turkish again. I was promised a free room during my first layover of 19 hours. I had to sleep on the floor of the rest areas. Good was expensive and not nutritious at all. There need to be better customer service and better communication.

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

I paid for the seat and found out that the seat doesn't recline. The staff didn't help in arranging an alternative.

Terrible. Delayed. No one would help. Just limped about like a piece of meat

Food wasn’t nice and doesn’t have halal option

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

I liked the ability to walk and stand in the crew area. I hated the security check experience before boarding. The airport staff were so rude, yelling at us unnecessarily, delaying us on purpose, and even threatening to call the police on us!

Just on time arrival and departure would make it great

I recently had a deeply disappointing experience with Turkish Airlines, one I felt compelled to share. Firstly, the staff’s attitude left much to be desired. I encountered consistent rudeness both onboard and from the customer service team. To illustrate, I lost my eyeglasses on the plane. When I approached the airline’s customer service for help, not only were they dismissive, but they also mishandled the information I provided. Even though I had clearly mentioned my flight details in my correspondence, they asked for them again, only to later inform me they couldn’t locate my glasses. Moreover, the flight itself was delayed by three hours, adding to the frustration. Given this experience, I strongly advise reconsidering before booking with Turkish Airlines!

I need an upgrade to business class but they ask for bidding. Never mind...

Business class website is horrible I couldn’t even check in online never happened me before any other website

Very poor service, will never travel through saudia airline also worst experience at jeddah airport, all the people act like very racist even we belong from a same religion but they don't have any humanity. Very big language barrier no one speak proper English so they don't understand us very poor service. I was traveling with family and with infant they give us very hard time. No one like to answer a question and there attitude is extremely no welcoming. Not recommended specifically jeddah airport and their services and staff. Will never take layover or any flight through jeddah. Thank you

Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

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

Riyadh to Dhaka was disaster! Passengers were standing the whole flight blocking ways for using restrooms. Bathrooms were extremely dirty. Food quality was very poor. Overall Riyadh to Dhaka was extremely poor and bad experience.

This booking was as a result of stolen identity and hacking my debit account. I reported it to my bank. The thief tried to book two flights, maybe more. Hopefully, Kayak will be able to block fraudulent bookings and charges better in the future.

Since it leaves at 2:00am you sleep through most of it.

I paid for the services but when I reached the gate there are only few chairs ( around 12)!! This is not accepted. Also the female employer delyed me just to check the weight of my family bags ( so that bags do not overweight 10 kg). One bag was only 6 kg while another was 11.9 kg so she refused to let me pass until I reduced the 1.9 exra kg and transfer it to the 6 kg bag!! I told her all emplyers are understanding and make a total! You shoud teach yr employers how to behave in such situation. Thanks.

It was a horrible experience that I hope not to try it again. Rude stuff Poor food Always delayed schedules Lost baggages

Friendly staff from check in until the crew very helpful and smooth

Very bad no tv no water no food absolute pathetic ! Couldn’t take zam zam ! No free zam zam water allowance! Dont travel

Poor airlines no infotainment system no food not even water was offered… absolutely not recommended! Nasmiles was not counted couldnt log in flynas app ! The app doesnt work with booking PNR! Please dont fly on these pathetic budget airlines!

the seat you book will always be taken by someone else..…

Nothing The flight delayed for more than 3 hours as usual

In the future, it is preferable to provide free snacks

I like the price of the ticket. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to drop off luggage. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to board. I liked that the flight was on time.

Very poor Customer service…the girl at the check in desk was horrible. her service was not even close to world standard but I think Flynass can improve and learn to treat their customers better

Honestly, we did boarding on time. we have stayed almost 2 hours inside an airplane without notification from captain or crew.

Mother had a wheel chair (WC), left at the gate, at boarding I told the person we need a WC. Didn’t care much, opened boarding, not priority for elder or traveling with kids. The person boarding told me it is “my fault”, “I didn’t tell them” (which I did, plus it is on their system). In short, rude boarding personnel at gate, racists, and careless. I am not sure they are airline personnel or Jeddah airport personnel, to be honest. Regardless that messed up our experience.

There cancel my flight less than 24 hours.i lost my train money to airport because their late cancellation. Poor and awful Disgrace

This is not the first time this has happened to me, and the flight date has changed, and I was informed only 24 hours before it. It was a very bad experience, and I will not book with this company again, as it affects my plans.

تم الغاء الرحلة بدون سبب ومع معرفتهم بعدم وجود رحلات أخرى قبل يوم الرحلة ونفس اليوم ويومين بعدها مع الخطوط الاخرى

ألغيت الرحلة دون أن يعلمنا أحد، حتى موظف الطيران المدني في المبنى ما كان يدري حتى سأل. The flight has been canceled and they didn't inform us before, also the civil aviation employee in the terminal wasn't known until he asked.

The flight is delayed more than 3 and half hours, we were on the gate but no body told us about the delay and there wasn't a screen right there to shows us the delay, the staff came late also for boarding. We were lost 😕

Flyadeal was nice surprise. It was excellent airline affordable 👍 big thumb up . I wish you more success

Boarding staff is changing passenger locations regardless of the money you pay during reservation. They do not respect women and specially when pregnant. Very bad airlines and bad staff. It will be on my blacklist onwards!!

They took our bags at the door of the plane stating that the cabin was full. Then we waited over 39 min for getting the bags from baggage claim. Flight was late This is usual for flyadeal . Very bad experience again

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

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The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

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