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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport from C$ 276

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul are usually found in October or May, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Friday 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 415

One-way from

C$ 276

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 404

Good one-way deal

C$ 154 or less
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 1/7-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 35m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 18/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Tue 1/71:30 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop12h 50mAegean Airlines
Wed 20/88:50 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop14h 45mAegean Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 415
Wed 7/56:10 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop35h 15mflydubai
Tue 13/52:10 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop34h 05mflydubai
Deal found 24/3C$ 431
Wed 30/411:20 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop16h 00mGulf Air
Tue 6/55:45 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop23h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 24/3C$ 434
Tue 20/51:50 a.m.RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/51:10 a.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 438
Mon 16/68:00 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop13h 10mSAUDIA
Wed 25/611:55 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop12h 55mSAUDIA
Deal found 23/3C$ 440
Wed 4/64:25 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop25h 35mOman Air
Sat 7/67:00 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop20h 15mOman Air
Deal found 23/3C$ 483
Tue 22/49:40 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop8h 15mEmirates
Mon 28/42:10 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop18h 05mEmirates
Deal found 23/3C$ 625
Wed 26/34:30 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 3/47:30 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop25h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3C$ 701
Sun 30/312:30 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop10h 15mKuwait Airways
Fri 4/44:55 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop6h 35mKuwait Airways
Deal found 24/3C$ 923

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Riyadh

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 1/7

1:30 p.m.-2:20 a.m.

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 20/8

8:50 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop14h 45m

C$ 415

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 7/5

6:10 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop35h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 13/5

2:10 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop34h 05m

C$ 431

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 30/4

11:20 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 6/5

5:45 a.m.-5:00 a.m.

1 stop23h 15m

C$ 434

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 20/5

1:50 a.m.-6:05 a.m.

Nonstop4h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 28/5

7:05 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

C$ 438

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 16/6

8:00 a.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop13h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 25/6

11:55 a.m.-12:50 a.m.

1 stop12h 55m

C$ 440

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/6

4:25 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 7/6

7:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 15m

C$ 483

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 21/4

9:40 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 30/4

11:20 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop8h 45m

C$ 620

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 4/4

6:20 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 5/4

11:45 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop11h 45m

C$ 1,063

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 20/4

3:40 a.m.-4:45 a.m.

1 stop25h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 29/4

12:10 a.m.-2:10 a.m.

1 stop26h 00m

C$ 1,163

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 18/4

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

1 stop21h 00m

C$ 276

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul

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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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is 48 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$ 1,006). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,391). 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 25 March 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from RUH to IST are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Aegean Airlines, Emirates and KLM. 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
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

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
729 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

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
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

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
605 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.8

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 2 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$ 415), flydubai (C$ 431), and Gulf Air (C$ 434) 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 Oman Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 276. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Gulf Air, 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%), SAUDIA (93%), flyadeal (92%).

  • 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$ 172, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 145. The most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul), is priced around C$ 232.

  • 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$ 1,006). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,391). 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$ 262AverageC$ 303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestC$ 283AverageC$ 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SAUDIACheapestC$ 500AverageC$ 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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