199 ﷼ Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul

Sel, Okt 7 - Rab, Okt 15
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3:25 pm - 7:50 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 12:40 amIST-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
386 ﷼flyadeal
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Sab, Sep 13 - Sab, Sep 20
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3:25 pm - 7:50 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 12:40 amIST-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
390 ﷼flyadeal
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Sen, Sep 1 - Min, Sep 7
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3:25 pm - 7:50 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 12:40 amIST-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
394 ﷼flyadeal
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Sen, Sep 1 - Min, Sep 7
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10:30 am - 2:55 pmRUH-SAW
4h 25mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:35 pmSAW-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
394 ﷼flyadeal
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Jum, Ags 29 - Jum, Sep 5
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8:30 pm - 12:20 amRUH-SAW
3h 50mnonstop
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3:55 pm - 7:45 pmSAW-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
457 ﷼
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Min, Ags 24 - Sab, Sep 6
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9:10 am - 1:00 pmRUH-SAW
3h 50mnonstop
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3:55 pm - 7:45 pmSAW-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
461 ﷼
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Sel, Ags 26 - Kam, Sep 11
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9:10 am - 1:00 pmRUH-SAW
3h 50mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 5:35 pmSAW-RUH
3h 45mnonstop
517 ﷼flynas
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Jum, Ags 29 - Kam, Sep 11
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8:30 pm - 12:20 amRUH-SAW
3h 50mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 5:35 pmSAW-RUH
3h 45mnonstop
532 ﷼flynas
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Rab, Sep 17 - Sen, Sep 22
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2:00 am - 12:05 pmRUH-IST
10h 05m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 8:50 pmIST-RUH
4h 25mnonstop
656 ﷼SAUDIA
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Sen, Sep 1 - Min, Sep 7
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2:00 pm - 9:10 pmRUH-IST
7h 10m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 11:50 pmIST-RUH
8h 25m1 stop
663 ﷼SAUDIA
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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?

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 round-trip flights from Riyadh to Istanbul.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Riyadh to Istanbul cost 554 ﷼ and was between Riyadh (RUH) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is 554 ﷼.

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 Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays 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 October, where tickets cost 648 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1,252 ﷼ and 952 ﷼ 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.


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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul was 53 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 103 ﷼ 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.

  • 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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3928 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
Airline reviews

The best airline food being served for business travellers. Excellent food.

10.0 ExcellentAye, Jul 2025ZAG - IST
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The best airline food being served for business travellers. Excellent food.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

The business class seats are designed for someone taller than I am, so my feet were dangling (the footrest was just a smidge too low). Which caused problems with my sciatic nerve and made for a long uncomfortable flight.

Overall great airline that still provides two suitcases, has a huge hub and crew goes above and beyond to assist you. Boarding took a lot of time as there were only 2 people checking in. Also, in Istanbul, taxing took almost 30 min.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Amazing! Big line at Check in was diminished in 10 minutes. Boarding was quick and efficient. Service and food great. Only minor point: seats could be a little broader and for me being small, something to put your feet on during the flight would be great.

Except for spending an extra day in Istanbul due to late departure from Athens on Saturday and missing the connection flight TK0044 to Cape Town and again arriving 45 min late on Monday in Cape Town, it was all good.

The best food I’ve ever been served on an airplane. The security at the gate was frustrating as was the heavy editing of the films and television shows offered.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

It was an old airline with the old configuration of business class seats. Not really what we signed up for for the longest leg of the trip. Disappointing.

It was hot inside as the air conditioner was not working and the crew members were not courteous

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

The flight delayed. No screen, no charge for mobile devices. The portion of food is very small. The food is not delicious and no sweet just 3 pieces of fruit mostly apple. If you want coffee or tea you have to buy even you buy ticket at higher price than airlines that offer drinks, snacks and meals for free.

Pros: "i need to change the date but cannot find anyone help, including either call center or flynas staff in airport"
Cons: "just give me a simple way to change my flight"

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

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.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

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.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

The seats of the plane were not reclinable. Even if a low cost company, I think this should be possible as the flight is almost 4 hours. There were constant queues at the front toilet throughout the flight. I am not sure why, or if it was because one of the toilets at the backwere not functioning.

Departed and arrived late. Luggage takes too long to arrive after landing.

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

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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