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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh from £153

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — RUH
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2026.

Thu 5/1116:25
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 10m
SAUDIA
Mon 9/1119:30
RUH
-
IST
1 stop17h 00m
SAUDIA
Deal found 29/6£199
Thu 13/819:30
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 25m
SAUDIA
Mon 14/923:55
RUH
-
IST
1 stop12h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/7£230
Thu 13/819:30
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 25m
SAUDIA
Sun 13/908:00
RUH
-
IST
1 stop9h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/7£237
Mon 13/713:20
IST
-
RUH
1 stop14h 40m
SAUDIA
Tue 21/713:45
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/7£299
Wed 12/813:20
IST
-
RUH
1 stop7h 40m
SAUDIA
Sat 12/902:30
RUH
-
IST
1 stop11h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/7£306

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH). 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 4 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£199

One-way from

£153

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£194

Good round-trip deal

£195 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 5/11-9/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 10m total
  • Istanbul to Riyadh
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Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 17/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • Istanbul to Riyadh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Thu 5/11

16:25-20:35

Nonstop4h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/11

19:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

£200

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Mon 17/8

16:25-20:50

Nonstop4h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 8/9

08:00-17:10

1 stop9h 10m

£237

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Wed 15/7

13:20-23:05

1 stop9h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 22/7

13:45-18:00

Nonstop4h 15m

£445
Fastest return journey

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Wed 15/7

07:20-11:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 22/7

06:25-10:30

Nonstop4h 05m

£461

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Thu 8/10

06:00-22:50

1 stop16h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/11

23:59-16:55

2 stops16h 56m

£586

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Mon 24/8

06:00-22:50

1 stop16h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 9/9

23:55-01:20

2 stops25h 25m

£658

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sat 29/8

06:00-22:50

1 stop16h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 2/9

23:55-01:20

2 stops25h 25m

£713
Cheapest one-way

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sat 11/7

06:15-04:00

1 stop21h 45m

£185

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sat 22/8

06:25-15:00

1 stop8h 35m

£188

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Fri 10/7

06:15-15:00

1 stop8h 45m

£194

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh (average of £87). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in May is currently the most expensive (average of £210). 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 IST to RUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Riyadh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2026.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riyadh. 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 Riyadh. Reviews last updated 4 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, such as SAUDIA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
689 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
689 reviews
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Riyadh. 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 into for flights to Riyadh from Istanbul?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh, you will be flying into King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 18.7 mi from the center of the city. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 1 airline has flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl from Istanbul on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as £200, SAUDIA can have you in Riyadh from Istanbul Airport in 4h 10m. Istanbul Airport and Riyadh are separated by a distance of 1526 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh round-trip?

    According to our current data, SAUDIA (£146), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh. Users have found that SAUDIA is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with flyadeal, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £43. flynas flights start at £46 while deals on Ajet start at £49 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh are SAUDIA (99%), Delta (93%) and Turkish Airlines (93%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh is £187. On average you can expect to pay £701. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Riyadh King Khaled Intl), can usually be booked for £189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Riyadh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Riyadh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Riyadh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh 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 Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh (average of £87). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in May is currently the most expensive (average of £210). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest£146Average£203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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