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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport from C$ 251

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul are usually found in October or May, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 19 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 251

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 334

Good round-trip deal

C$ 580 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 211 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 3/3-12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 40m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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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 19 February 2025.

Mon 3/32:30 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop11h 20mSAUDIA
Wed 12/34:25 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 19/2C$ 251
Wed 1/105:00 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop20h 20mAir Arabia
Sat 4/102:10 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop25h 50mAir Arabia
Deal found 19/2C$ 403
Mon 24/310:25 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop6h 55mGulf Air
Fri 28/36:05 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop8h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 19/2C$ 482
Sat 7/64:25 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop25h 35mOman Air
Sat 14/67:00 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop25h 10mOman Air
Deal found 19/2C$ 489
Tue 15/42:50 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop23h 30mAegean Airlines
Tue 22/44:35 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop21h 20mAegean Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 511
Sat 1/36:45 a.m.RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/31:40 a.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 517
Tue 11/32:15 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop39h 20mflydubai
Wed 19/36:35 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop14h 20mflydubai
Deal found 19/2C$ 534
Mon 24/34:30 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop8h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 25/37:35 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop7h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2C$ 557
Fri 14/32:00 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Sat 22/36:55 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/2C$ 598
Wed 19/33:55 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop10h 30mEmirates
Mon 24/311:40 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop8h 20mEmirates
Deal found 19/2C$ 608

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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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 19 February 2025.

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Riyadh

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/3

2:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

4:25 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Nonstop4h 20m

C$ 251

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 24/3

7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 29/3

4:20 p.m.-5:00 a.m.

1 stop12h 40m

C$ 482

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/4

9:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 21/4

7:00 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop25h 10m

C$ 489

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 15/4

2:50 a.m.-2:20 a.m.

1 stop23h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 22/4

4:35 a.m.-1:55 a.m.

1 stop21h 20m

C$ 511

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/3

6:45 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 4/3

1:40 a.m.-5:45 a.m.

Nonstop4h 05m

C$ 517

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 2/5

5:00 p.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop20h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

2:10 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop25h 50m

C$ 521

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 20/3

9:55 a.m.-12:50 a.m.

1 stop38h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 23/3

1:50 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop37h 35m

C$ 534

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 24/3

4:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 25/3

7:35 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 50m

C$ 557

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/3

2:00 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 22/3

6:55 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

1 stop25h 00m

C$ 598

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/3

3:55 a.m.-2:25 p.m.

1 stop10h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 24/3

11:40 p.m.-8:00 a.m.

1 stop8h 20m

C$ 608

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riyadh to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,007). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,404). 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 19 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 66% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Istanbul. 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 19 February 2025.

The most flights from RUH to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 19 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Aegean Airlines, Emirates and Air Arabia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
3,283 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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 Arabia
7.7
Good
46 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
646 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
733 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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

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

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), located 30.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul. 3 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 3 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

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

    According to our current data, SAUDIA (C$ 251), Gulf Air (C$ 482), and Oman Air (C$ 489) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Oman Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 274. However, be on the lookout for offers from SAUDIA and flydubai, as they are both options that can get you from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • 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 (93%), SAUDIA (87%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay C$ 757, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 118. The most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul), is priced around C$ 874.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,007). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,404). 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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flyadealCheapestC$ 260AverageC$ 301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestC$ 280AverageC$ 457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SAUDIACheapestC$ 495AverageC$ 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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