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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport from £137

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. 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 Tuesday 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

£137

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£218

Good round-trip deal

£404 or less

Good one-way deal

£210 or less
flyadeal
  • flyadeal
  • 9/5-10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return 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.

Wed 4/601:00RUH - IST
1 stop12h 45mSAUDIA
Mon 9/622:25IST - RUH
1 stop7h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/3£213
Sun 27/402:50RUH - IST
1 stop17h 10mAegean Airlines
Thu 15/515:50IST - RUH
1 stop10h 05mAegean Airlines
Deal found 25/3£225
Tue 29/413:15RUH - IST
1 stop35h 55mflydubai
Wed 7/518:35IST - RUH
1 stop10h 35mflydubai
Deal found 24/3£233
Tue 29/407:00RUH - IST
1 stop8h 20mGulf Air
Tue 6/505:45IST - RUH
1 stop9h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 25/3£234
Sat 29/322:25RUH - IST
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/420:50IST - RUH
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£250
Thu 1/512:15RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/507:05IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3£259
Thu 2/1021:00RUH - IST
1 stop21h 00mOman Air
Fri 10/1019:00IST - RUH
1 stop25h 10mOman Air
Deal found 25/3£260
Thu 27/309:55RUH - IST
1 stop12h 00mEmirates
Wed 2/419:25IST - RUH
1 stop12h 40mEmirates
Deal found 25/3£335
Thu 27/316:40RUH - IST
1 stop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 31/314:10IST - RUH
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/3£409
Thu 5/618:20RUH - IST
1 stop6h 25mKuwait Airways
Sun 8/601:55IST - RUH
1 stop9h 35mKuwait Airways
Deal found 24/3£415
Sat 29/315:25RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 35mflyadeal
Tue 1/420:50IST - RUH
Nonstop3h 50mflyadeal
Deal found 25/3£424
Sun 30/315:30RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 25mflynas
Thu 3/420:45IST - RUH
Nonstop3h 50mflynas
Deal found 25/3£488

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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Riyadh

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/6

01:00-13:45

1 stop12h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 9/6

22:25-05:50

1 stop7h 25m

£213

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 27/4

02:50-20:00

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

15:50-01:55

1 stop10h 05m

£225

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 29/4

13:15-01:10

1 stop35h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 7/5

18:35-05:10

1 stop10h 35m

£233

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 29/4

07:00-15:20

1 stop8h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

05:45-15:00

1 stop9h 15m

£234

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 1/5

12:15-16:45

Nonstop4h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

07:05-11:15

Nonstop4h 10m

£259

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/6

15:25-19:50

Nonstop4h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 9/6

16:25-20:50

Nonstop4h 25m

£305

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 25/4

03:55-18:00

1 stop14h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 10/5

19:00-15:15

1 stop20h 15m

£326

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 29/5

09:40-21:35

1 stop11h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 3/6

02:10-18:05

1 stop15h 55m

£391

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/6

18:20-00:45

1 stop6h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 8/6

01:55-11:30

1 stop9h 35m

£415

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 20/4

03:40-04:45

1 stop25h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 29/4

00:10-02:10

1 stop26h 00m

£629

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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 return flight from Riyadh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 48 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 25 March 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 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 25 March 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.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

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
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

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
605 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
729 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

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 Riyadh to Istanbul. 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 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 £137. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Gulf Air, from £200, and SAUDIA, from £212. flyadeal is 28% 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 £164 on Gulf Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from £169 and flydubai from £195 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%), SAUDIA (93%), flyadeal (92%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is £59. On average you can expect to pay £667. The most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £188.

  • 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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