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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport from £148

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
26 Feb — 5 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 Tuesday or Friday 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£148

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£186

Good round-trip deal

£175 or less

Good one-way deal

£221 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 12/3-15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 15m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 12/309:55RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 55mSAUDIA
Sat 15/316:25IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 21/2£148
Mon 10/304:45RUH - IST
1 stop16h 15mAegean Airlines
Thu 13/312:00IST - RUH
1 stop15h 45mAegean Airlines
Deal found 21/2£227
Mon 10/306:45RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/301:40IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2£266
Sun 13/416:25RUH - IST
1 stop25h 35mOman Air
Sat 26/419:00IST - RUH
1 stop25h 10mOman Air
Deal found 21/2£273
Tue 11/316:30RUH - IST
1 stop32h 20mflydubai
Thu 13/301:50IST - RUH
1 stop37h 35mflydubai
Deal found 21/2£298
Tue 15/410:05RUH - IST
1 stop20h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 23/407:30IST - RUH
1 stop25h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2£313
Sat 22/215:40RUH - IST
1 stop23h 50mGulf Air
Wed 26/206:05IST - RUH
1 stop10h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 20/2£316
Fri 14/302:00RUH - IST
1 stop16h 05mLufthansa
Sat 22/318:55IST - RUH
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£319
Wed 19/303:55RUH - IST
1 stop10h 30mEmirates
Wed 26/316:25IST - RUH
1 stop10h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£339
Sat 22/215:40RUH - IST
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/207:45IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£371

Find flights from Riyadh to Istanbul within your budget

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Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/3

09:55-14:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 15/3

16:25-20:45

Nonstop4h 20m

£148

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 10/3

04:45-21:00

1 stop16h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 13/3

12:00-03:45

1 stop15h 45m

£227

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 10/3

06:45-11:25

Nonstop4h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

01:40-05:45

Nonstop4h 05m

£266

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 13/4

16:25-18:00

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 26/4

19:00-20:10

1 stop25h 10m

£273

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/3

16:30-00:50

1 stop32h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 13/3

01:50-15:25

1 stop37h 35m

£298

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 15/4

10:05-06:10

1 stop20h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 23/4

07:30-09:05

1 stop25h 35m

£313

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 2/4

07:00-15:20

1 stop8h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 7/4

05:45-15:00

1 stop9h 15m

£316

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/3

02:00-18:05

1 stop16h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 22/3

18:55-19:55

1 stop25h 00m

£319

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/3

03:55-14:25

1 stop10h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 26/3

16:25-02:25

1 stop10h 00m

£339

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/4

03:55-18:00

1 stop14h 05m

£153

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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 return flight from Riyadh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 78 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 Riyadh to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 59% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from RUH to IST are scheduled on a Friday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 inches 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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Riyadh to Istanbul to help guide your decision. 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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

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?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Riyadh, you will be flying from King Khaled Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is located 18.7 mi from the center of Riyadh. There are 3 flights from King Khaled Intl to Istanbul per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport round-trip from £148. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aegean Airlines, from £227, and Turkish Airlines, from £266. SAUDIA is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £153 on Oman Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aegean Airlines from £154 and SAUDIA from £172 one-way.

  • 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?

    The cheapest flight price from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is £58. On average you can expect to pay £613. The most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £192.

  • 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 holiday 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 £159). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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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