217 ﷼ Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

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Cheap Flight Deals from Riyadh to Istanbul (RUH-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh to Istanbul.
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2:40 am - 7:05 amRUH-SAW
4h 25mnonstop
9:20 pm - 1:35 amSAW-RUH
4h 15mnonstop
446 ﷼Pegasus Airlines
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Mon, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 13
3:40 am - 7:05 amRUH-SAW
3h 25mnonstop
9:20 pm - 1:35 amSAW-RUH
4h 15mnonstop
457 ﷼Pegasus Airlines
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Sat, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 13
3:25 pm - 7:50 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
8:50 pm - 12:40 amIST-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
667 ﷼flyadeal
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Sun, May 11 - Wed, May 14
3:25 pm - 7:50 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
8:50 pm - 12:40 amIST-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
671 ﷼flyadeal
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Thu, May 8 - Mon, May 12
9:55 am - 2:50 pmRUH-IST
4h 55mnonstop
4:25 pm - 8:45 pmIST-RUH
4h 20mnonstop
701 ﷼SAUDIA
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Tue, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 18
6:45 am - 11:25 amRUH-IST
4h 40mnonstop
1:40 am - 5:45 amIST-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
731 ﷼Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 23
2:15 am - 6:50 amRUH-IST
4h 35mnonstop
1:40 am - 5:45 amIST-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
749 ﷼Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 23
4:00 am - 1:45 pmRUH-IST
9h 45m1 stop
4:25 pm - 8:45 pmIST-RUH
4h 20mnonstop
776 ﷼SAUDIA
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Sat, Mar 15 - Sat, Mar 22
8:45 am - 1:30 pmRUH-SAW
4h 45mnonstop
1:50 pm - 6:05 pmSAW-RUH
4h 15mnonstop
791 ﷼flynas
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Tue, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 14
5:25 am - 1:20 pmRUH-SAW
7h 55m1 stop
1:50 pm - 6:05 pmSAW-RUH
4h 15mnonstop
926 ﷼flynas
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Tue, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 14

Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Riyadh to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Riyadh to Istanbul cost 383 ﷼ and was between Riyadh (RUH) and Istanbul Airport (IST). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). The average price for a return flight for this route is 383 ﷼.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Riyadh to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul is October, where tickets cost 637 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1,424 ﷼ and 1,072 ﷼ respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Riyadh to Istanbul?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of 2,800 ﷼, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Istanbul, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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217 ﷼
Flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul was 58 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 119 ﷼ for a round-trip.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +3 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +4 more

Thursday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +3 more

Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +4 more

Wednesday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, SAUDIA, +3 more

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Riyadh to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 646 reviews
7.9Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.6Comfort
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

8.0 ExcellentSami, Jan 2025JED - KHI
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Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

Very poor show. Flight got delayed due to fog in Lahore. This is understandable. However, no arrangements were made for nany hours, once some things was organised, there was no leadership, no support to families with children's, disabled passengers. Took to hotel where it took 3 hours to sort out room allocation, that after finding partner to a minimum of 4 people. Couples were asked to find another couple before room is allocated. After 2 5 Hours of reaching room,return journey started with total chaos, no leadership at airport. Several derours to finally get new boarding passes. Asking the reason why flight was cancelled, the Saudi airline staff recommended using other Airlines in future.Finally boarding nobody inside the aeroplane helping old, illiterate to find their allocated sears. Sort out luggage storage. All the staff stayed in their kitchen areas to let passengers sort out. In-flight service wad good. Overall very poor experience.

It’s very tiring journey with only 3 seats in a row and not good for family of four. Online checkin don’t work and unable to select the seats while going.

Ok, the flight was not full yet I had people on both sided and the chairs were tight. Only 2 kinds of snacks didn’t even have milk for the coffee.

Economy seats are better than most other international airlines. Crew is nice, food is halal and pretty good. Seatback tv selection is ok, not great. Wifi is poor and crazy expensive, "free" messaging lasts 15 minutes and capped at 3mb, full flight plans are $50 USD and still very tightly data capped.

Food was bad, boarding experience especially at Jeddah was extremely chaotic. Flights were very uncomfortable with Meals at odd times

I felt the AVM was bad. They could have done better and felt the route was much long theb expected otherwise it was good experience.

It was my first time flying with Turkish Airlines, but I found the staff—from the airport to the cabin crew—to be somewhat dismissive and overly direct. This experience left me feeling discouraged about even considering a visit to Turkey in the future.

The fully flat bed in business class on the 777 is a little narrow, and the 2-3-2 configuration is now dated, but otherwise a comfortable and pleasant flight. It’s hard to beat the value too.

Boarding was chaotic. Cabin noisy. Temperature a bit cool. Bathrooms not cleaned enough.

The WiFi setup on the plane is needlessly cumbersome. Simplify the interface and login.

they have cancell the flight for no reasons and 24 hours my parents were in the Airport they did not give them any hotel any food, I hate Turkish Airline.

Boarding process is one of the worst i have ever seen. Poor planning and lack of experienced staff is vert apparent. Seat changes till the last minute was an added stress to the process.

I liked the ability to walk and stand in the crew area. I hated the security check experience before boarding. The airport staff were so rude, yelling at us unnecessarily, delaying us on purpose, and even threatening to call the police on us!

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

It was hot inside as the air conditioner was not working and the crew members were not courteous

the seat you book will always be taken by someone else..…

Nothing The flight delayed for more than 3 hours as usual

In the future, it is preferable to provide free snacks

I like the price of the ticket. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to drop off luggage. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to board. I liked that the flight was on time.

Very poor Customer service…the girl at the check in desk was horrible. her service was not even close to world standard but I think Flynass can improve and learn to treat their customers better

The flight delayed. No screen, no charge for mobile devices. The portion of food is very small. The food is not delicious and no sweet just 3 pieces of fruit mostly apple. If you want coffee or tea you have to buy even you buy ticket at higher price than airlines that offer drinks, snacks and meals for free.

Pros: "i need to change the date but cannot find anyone help, including either call center or flynas staff in airport"
Cons: "just give me a simple way to change my flight"

Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Honestly, we did boarding on time. we have stayed almost 2 hours inside an airplane without notification from captain or crew.

Mother had a wheel chair (WC), left at the gate, at boarding I told the person we need a WC. Didn’t care much, opened boarding, not priority for elder or traveling with kids. The person boarding told me it is “my fault”, “I didn’t tell them” (which I did, plus it is on their system). In short, rude boarding personnel at gate, racists, and careless. I am not sure they are airline personnel or Jeddah airport personnel, to be honest. Regardless that messed up our experience.

There cancel my flight less than 24 hours.i lost my train money to airport because their late cancellation. Poor and awful Disgrace

This is not the first time this has happened to me, and the flight date has changed, and I was informed only 24 hours before it. It was a very bad experience, and I will not book with this company again, as it affects my plans.

تم الغاء الرحلة بدون سبب ومع معرفتهم بعدم وجود رحلات أخرى قبل يوم الرحلة ونفس اليوم ويومين بعدها مع الخطوط الاخرى

ألغيت الرحلة دون أن يعلمنا أحد، حتى موظف الطيران المدني في المبنى ما كان يدري حتى سأل. The flight has been canceled and they didn't inform us before, also the civil aviation employee in the terminal wasn't known until he asked.

The flight is delayed more than 3 and half hours, we were on the gate but no body told us about the delay and there wasn't a screen right there to shows us the delay, the staff came late also for boarding. We were lost 😕

Flyadeal was nice surprise. It was excellent airline affordable 👍 big thumb up . I wish you more success

Boarding staff is changing passenger locations regardless of the money you pay during reservation. They do not respect women and specially when pregnant. Very bad airlines and bad staff. It will be on my blacklist onwards!!

They took our bags at the door of the plane stating that the cabin was full. Then we waited over 39 min for getting the bags from baggage claim. Flight was late This is usual for flyadeal . Very bad experience again

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