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$96+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
Apr 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul are usually found in September or October, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/73:25 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
flyadeal
Thu 5/148:50 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
flyadeal
Deal found 3/23$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/53:25 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
flyadeal
Tue 5/128:50 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
flyadeal
Deal found 3/21$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/113:25 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
flyadeal
Tue 4/148:50 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
flyadeal
Deal found 3/24$186
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/213:25 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
flyadeal
Wed 4/298:50 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
flyadeal
Deal found 3/22$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/113:25 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
flyadeal
Tue 4/218:50 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
flyadeal
Deal found 3/21$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/283:25 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
flyadeal
Fri 5/88:50 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
flyadeal
Deal found 3/20$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:05 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
flynas
Sat 5/168:45 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 45m
flynas
Deal found 3/22$190
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/123:25 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
flyadeal
Tue 4/148:50 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
flyadeal
Deal found 3/23$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/113:25 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/208:45 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/84:05 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/218:50 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/84:05 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
flynas
Wed 4/228:45 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 45m
flynas
Deal found 3/21$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/73:25 pm
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/298:50 pm
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$200

Find flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$184
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$434 or less

Good one-way deal

$321 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/27

12:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

4:25 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$314
Quickest round-trip

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 4/7

10:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 4/24

7:30 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$315

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 4/4

10:40 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 4/8

3:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$337

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 4/4

11:00 pm-6:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 4/7

1:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$370

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/6

1:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops10h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

8:05 pm-3:30 am

1 stop7h 25m

$503

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 4/12

7:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 4/19

11:40 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$503

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/22

11:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops11h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

1:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$505

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 4/21

11:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

1:45 pm-12:45 am

2 stops11h 00m

$525

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/27

1:00 am-11:15 am

2 stops10h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

11:40 am-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$527

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/15

11:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops12h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 4/18

8:05 pm-9:45 am

1 stop13h 40m

$528

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Deals found on 3/21

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Compare providers for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Riyadh-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Riyadh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of $100). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $144). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 69% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riyadh to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated March 25, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, andflynas from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
668 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
668 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
668 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,277 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
668 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
flynas
6.8
Okay
96 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
668 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
642 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
668 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), located 18.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul. 6 airlines have flights from King Khaled Intl to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in 6h 55m. Fly via SAUDIA, Qatar Airways, or Emirates to get the fastest option. Riyadh and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 1526 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is Ajet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $90 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are flyadeal and Pegasus Airlines, starting at $100 and $121 round-trip. Ajet is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from flyadeal. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ajet and Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting from $59 and $60, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport on time: Aeroflot (100%), flyadeal (73%), SAUDIA (20%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,118 for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at $140.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of $100). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $144). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$90Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
flyadealCheapest$100Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$121Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
flynasCheapest$131Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$152Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$241Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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