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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh from £120

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — RUH
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh

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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 20 June 2026.

Thu 19/1116:25
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 10m
SAUDIA
Mon 23/1123:15
RUH
-
IST
1 stop13h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 15/6£202
Sun 2/806:45
IST
-
RUH
1 stop20h 55m
Royal Jordanian
Sun 9/812:20
RUH
-
IST
1 stop8h 10m
Royal Jordanian
Deal found 18/6£278
Sun 2/813:20
IST
-
RUH
1 stop9h 45m
SAUDIA
Sun 9/810:35
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 18/6£279
Sun 2/820:50
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
flyadeal
Sun 9/815:25
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
flyadeal
Deal found 18/6£299
Sun 19/710:40
IST
-
RUH
1 stop15h 15m
Aegean Airlines
Tue 28/712:10
RUH
-
IST
1 stop7h 45m
Aegean Airlines
Deal found 19/6£359
Sat 20/606:15
IST
-
RUH
1 stop8h 45m
Gulf Air
Thu 25/612:05
RUH
-
IST
1 stop27h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 18/6£445

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 20 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£202

One-way from

£120

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£207

Good round-trip deal

£207 or less

Good one-way deal

£168 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 19/11-23/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Istanbul to Riyadh
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flynas
  • flynas
  • 27/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Istanbul to Riyadh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Thu 19/11

16:25-20:35

Nonstop4h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 23/11

23:15-12:30

1 stop13h 15m

£202
Fastest return journey

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

20:50-00:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 9/8

15:25-19:50

Nonstop4h 25m

£299

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sun 26/7

13:50-02:45

1 stop12h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/8

04:20-17:35

2 stops13h 15m

£687

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sun 30/8

06:00-22:50

1 stop16h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 2/9

23:55-01:20

2 stops25h 25m

£691

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Wed 1/7

14:00-02:45

2 stops12h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 22/7

16:50-12:35

1 stop19h 45m

£694
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sat 26/9

20:50-00:40

Nonstop3h 50m

£147

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Mon 24/8

20:55-11:10

1 stop14h 15m

£149

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sat 27/6

20:50-00:40

Nonstop3h 50m

£153

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sat 27/6

06:15-22:25

1 stop16h 10m

£189

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Tue 30/6

11:40-21:30

1 stop9h 50m

£191

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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 £88). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £207). 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 20 June 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 20 June 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

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

7.8

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 4 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 £202, 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 (£148), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh. Users have found that SAUDIA is 12% 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 £47 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 (97%), Delta (89%) and Turkish Airlines (84%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh is £153. On average you can expect to pay £564. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Riyadh King Khaled Intl), can usually be booked for £191.

  • 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 £88). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £207). 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£148Average£205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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