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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport from C$ 188

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul are usually found in October or May, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 346

One-way from

C$ 188

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 352
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
flyadeal
  • flyadeal
  • 23/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 6/34:45 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop16h 15mAegean Airlines
Thu 13/312:00 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop15h 45mAegean Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 346
Mon 27/12:45 a.m.RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/21:35 a.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 490
Tue 4/29:55 a.m.RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 55mSAUDIA
Thu 6/24:25 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 16/1C$ 510
Mon 24/33:40 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop13h 40mGulf Air
Sun 6/45:45 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop16h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 16/1C$ 525
Thu 6/39:55 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop38h 55mflydubai
Sat 8/36:35 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop9h 45mflydubai
Deal found 16/1C$ 527
Thu 30/14:30 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 7/27:35 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1C$ 563
Sun 23/33:55 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop10h 30mEmirates
Wed 2/47:25 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop13h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/1C$ 617
Tue 30/93:25 a.m.RUH - IST
2 stops38h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/108:00 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop18h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,151

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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 17 January 2025.

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RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/3

4:45 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop16h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 13/3

12:00 p.m.-3:45 a.m.

1 stop15h 45m

C$ 346

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 27/1

2:45 a.m.-7:20 a.m.

Nonstop4h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 3/2

1:35 a.m.-5:45 a.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

C$ 490

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 4/2

9:55 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 6/2

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

Nonstop4h 20m

C$ 510

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 24/3

3:40 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop13h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 6/4

5:45 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop16h 35m

C$ 525

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/3

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

1 stop38h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 8/3

6:35 p.m.-4:20 a.m.

1 stop9h 45m

C$ 527

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 30/1

4:30 a.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 7/2

7:35 a.m.-3:15 a.m.

1 stop19h 40m

C$ 563

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 23/3

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

1 stop10h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

7:25 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop13h 25m

C$ 617

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 29/3

3:25 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 19/4

8:00 a.m.-2:10 a.m.

1 stop18h 10m

C$ 1,164

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/5

11:55 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops16h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 14/6

4:20 a.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

C$ 1,755

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 23/2

3:25 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Nonstop4h 35m

C$ 188

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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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is 64 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,038). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,396). 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 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from RUH to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. 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.
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
739 reviews
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
684 reviews
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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, Aegean Airlines (C$ 346), Turkish Airlines (C$ 490), and SAUDIA (C$ 510) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is flyadeal, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 188. However, be on the lookout for offers from Oman Air and Turkish Airlines, 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: flyadeal (92%), SAUDIA (87%), Turkish Airlines (77%).

  • 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$ 832, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 370. The most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul), is priced around C$ 263.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,038). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,396). 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$ 278AverageC$ 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestC$ 283AverageC$ 444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SAUDIACheapestC$ 501AverageC$ 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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