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$72+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul are usually found in October or May, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$171
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Travelocity)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$224

Good round-trip deal

$242 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
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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 August 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/234:05 pmRUH - IST
Nonstop3h 50mflynas
Sun 10/269:20 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop3h 50mflynas
Deal found 8/19$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sun 8/313:25 pmRUH - IST
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/118:45 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/303:25 pmRUH - IST
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/48:45 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/272:30 amRUH - IST
1 stop8h 25mSAUDIA
Mon 9/13:25 pmIST - RUH
1 stop7h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/19$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/299:00 amRUH - IST
1 stop7h 40mSAUDIA
Mon 9/13:25 pmIST - RUH
1 stop8h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/19$181
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:00 amRUH - IST
1 stop8h 55mSAUDIA
Sun 9/711:55 amIST - RUH
1 stop8h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/19$182
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/283:25 pmRUH - IST
Nonstop4h 25mflyadeal
Sun 8/318:50 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop3h 50mflyadeal
Deal found 8/18$183
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/312:00 amRUH - IST
1 stop10h 05mSAUDIA
Wed 9/103:25 pmIST - RUH
1 stop8h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/18$185
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/164:05 pmRUH - IST
Nonstop3h 50mflynas
Sat 10/188:45 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop3h 45mflynas
Deal found 8/18$188
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/132:00 amRUH - IST
1 stop10h 05mSAUDIA
Sun 9/213:25 pmIST - RUH
1 stop7h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/19$190

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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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Riyadh

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/23

4:05 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 10/26

9:20 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$171

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 8/30

3:25 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 9/4

8:45 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$174

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/1

2:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop8h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 9/5

3:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$181

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 9/5

5:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 9/7

3:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$182

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/11

2:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 9/22

4:25 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$187

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 9/14

11:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 9/21

3:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$190

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 9/17

2:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 9/27

4:25 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$193

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/4

3:25 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 9/7

8:45 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$195

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/15

10:30 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 9/18

4:25 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$197

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 9/13

3:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$198

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 86 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 August 20, 2025.

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 67% 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 August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riyadh to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings 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 August 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, and flynas 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
626 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
626 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
626 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,949 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
626 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
flynas
6.8
Okay
94 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
626 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
626 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

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. 7 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 6 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 10h 05m. Fly via SAUDIA to get the fastest option. Riyadh and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 1526 mi.

  • 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 $98 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Pegasus Airlines and flyadeal, starting at $132 and $135 round-trip. Ajet is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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: flyadeal (100%), SAUDIA (90%), flynas (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $917 for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $90 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at $171.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 7 airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$98Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$132Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
flyadealCheapest$135Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
flynasCheapest$140Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$142Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$172Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Gulf AirCheapest$288Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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