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

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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — RUH
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in October or December, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$190
(Expedia)

One-way from

$96
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$236

Good round-trip deal

$122 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 6/178:45 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/193:25 pmRUH - IST
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 6/178:45 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop3h 50mflynas
dom. 6/223:30 pmRUH - IST
Nonstop4h 25mflynas
Deal found 6/10$173
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 7/18:50 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop3h 50mflyadeal
dom. 7/203:25 pmRUH - IST
Nonstop4h 25mflyadeal
Deal found 6/10$190
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/274:45 amIST - RUH
Nonstop4h 25mSAUDIA
vie. 7/251:00 pmRUH - IST
1 stop8h 10mSAUDIA
Deal found 6/12$204
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/263:45 amIST - RUH
1 stop7h 45mKuwait Airways
vie. 7/2512:30 pmRUH - IST
1 stop12h 15mKuwait Airways
Deal found 6/10$416
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/161:45 pmIST - RUH
1 stop11h 15mQatar Airways
vie. 6/2011:45 amRUH - IST
1 stop6h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$449
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/177:30 amIST - RUH
1 stop7h 40mEtihad Airways
mié. 6/1810:35 pmRUH - IST
1 stop7h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$498
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/125:45 amIST - RUH
1 stop23h 05mGulf Air
sáb. 6/217:00 amRUH - IST
1 stop8h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 6/11$501
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/258:15 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
jue. 7/311:50 amRUH - IST
Nonstop4h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$507
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/188:50 pmIST - RUH
1 stop29h 05mAegean Airlines
sáb. 6/2112:30 pmRUH - IST
2 stops42h 55mAegean Airlines
Deal found 6/10$538
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/142:10 amIST - RUH
1 stop27h 00mflydubai
vie. 6/202:20 amRUH - IST
1 stop22h 50mflydubai
Deal found 6/11$576
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/262:10 amIST - RUH
1 stop10h 05mEmirates
jue. 7/242:20 amRUH - IST
1 stop12h 05mEmirates
Deal found 6/12$641

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Riyadh 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Riyadh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

mar. 7/1

8:50 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dom. 7/20

3:25 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$190

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

dom. 7/27

4:45 am-9:10 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dom. 8/3

6:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

$197

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

sáb. 7/5

11:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

sáb. 7/5

12:20 am-12:05 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$377

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

jue. 6/26

3:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

vie. 7/25

12:30 pm-12:45 am

1 stop12h 15m

$416

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

lun. 6/30

1:10 am-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

sáb. 7/19

1:50 am-6:05 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$505

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

lun. 7/28

1:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

sáb. 8/2

12:30 pm-2:20 am

1 stop13h 50m

$565

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

lun. 6/30

2:10 am-12:15 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dom. 7/20

1:15 pm-1:10 am

1 stop35h 55m

$591

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

jue. 6/26

2:10 am-12:15 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jue. 7/24

2:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$641

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

jue. 6/26

12:10 am-2:10 am

1 stop26h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jue. 7/24

3:40 am-4:45 am

1 stop25h 05m

$1,368

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

jue. 7/17

4:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dom. 7/20

2:00 am-3:25 am

1 stop25h 25m

$1,473

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh (average of $924). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,335). 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 IST to RUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Riyadh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 50% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Riyadh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from IST to RUH are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Riyadh by month

Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Riyadh by month

Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 96.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riyadh. 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 Riyadh. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and Air France from Istanbul to Riyadh have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
617 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
759 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Riyadh. 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 into for flights to Riyadh from Istanbul?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh. You should not have trouble finding flights to King Khaled Intl from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Riyadh airport from Istanbul. It is only a 18.7 mi journey from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Riyadh’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh round-trip from $190. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SAUDIA, from $197, and Kuwait Airways, from $416. flyadeal is priced at 10% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is flynas, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from flyadeal and Azerbaijan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Riyadh from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeroflot (100%), Turkish Airlines (78%), SAUDIA( 45%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $110. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Riyadh King Khaled Intl) can be booked for $600 on average our data indicates $223 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh 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 Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh (average of $924). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,335). 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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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Riyadh. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
flyadealCheapest$130Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$136Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$166Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$193Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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