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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport from £49

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
22 Feb — 1 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul are usually found in September or October, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 23 January 2026.

Wed 28/115:45
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/121:20
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£136
Sun 25/113:25
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/214:25
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1£175
Wed 25/206:30
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/301:40
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1£175
Sun 22/206:30
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 1/321:10
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1£179
Sat 24/106:30
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 31/108:30
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1£190
Sat 28/313:25
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/407:20
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1£193
Thu 26/309:55
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 50m
SAUDIA
Thu 2/416:25
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/1£202
Fri 6/221:10
RUH
-
IST
1 stop20h 20m
Oman Air
Sat 14/218:20
IST
-
RUH
1 stop21h 55m
Oman Air
Deal found 21/1£203
Mon 30/306:00
RUH
-
IST
1 stop7h 45m
SAUDIA
Mon 30/316:25
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/1£204
Sat 28/308:00
RUH
-
IST
1 stop9h 25m
SAUDIA
Sat 4/416:25
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/1£204
Tue 24/307:00
RUH
-
IST
1 stop8h 30m
Gulf Air
Sat 4/405:45
IST
-
RUH
1 stop11h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 23/1£205

Find 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 23 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£175

One-way from

£49

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£200

Good round-trip deal

£250 or less

Good one-way deal

£193 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/2-2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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flyadeal
  • flyadeal
  • 30/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul.
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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 23 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 25/2

06:30-10:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 2/3

01:40-05:30

Nonstop3h 50m

£175

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 22/2

06:30-10:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 24/2

21:05-00:45

Nonstop3h 40m

£179

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 15/2

06:30-10:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 22/2

21:10-00:50

Nonstop3h 40m

£179

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 22/2

06:30-10:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 1/3

21:10-00:50

Nonstop3h 40m

£179

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 30/3

06:25-10:30

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 2/4

01:35-05:25

Nonstop3h 50m

£193

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 25/3

09:55-14:45

Nonstop4h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 4/4

16:25-20:45

Nonstop4h 20m

£202

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/3

09:55-14:45

Nonstop4h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 2/4

16:25-20:45

Nonstop4h 20m

£202

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/3

09:55-14:45

Nonstop4h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 3/4

16:25-20:45

Nonstop4h 20m

£202

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 6/2

21:10-17:30

1 stop20h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

18:20-16:15

1 stop21h 55m

£203

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 30/3

09:00-17:10

1 stop8h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 31/3

16:25-20:45

Nonstop4h 20m

£204

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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 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 75 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of £74). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £107). 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 23 January 2026.

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 65% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport?

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 23 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, andflynas from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport. 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.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
659 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,202 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
flynas
6.7
Okay
96 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

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 4 flights from King Khaled Intl to Istanbul per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport?

    Departing from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport will take you 4h 10m. The distance between Riyadh and Istanbul Airport is about 1526 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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 £80. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flynas, from £81, and SAUDIA, from £112. flyadeal is 52% 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 £37 on flyadeal. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ajet from £44 and Pegasus Airlines from £46 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 (96%), flyadeal (93%), Turkish Airlines (60%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is £60. On average you can expect to pay £336. The most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £109.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of £74). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £107). 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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flyadealCheapest£80Average£158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£112Average£184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£194Average£347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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