What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Riyadh flights?

Over the past year, SAUDIA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Riyadh flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Riyadh delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

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 8h 15m. Istanbul Airport and Riyadh are separated by a distance of 1526 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

According to our current data, SAUDIA (£197), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh.

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. Ajet flights start at £49 while deals on flynas start at £50 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

The most flights from IST to RUH are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 30.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 30.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, 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 36.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh is £77. On average you can expect to pay £802. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Riyadh King Khaled Intl), can usually be booked for £191.

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 (70%).

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 9 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 1 airline has flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl from Istanbul on a regular basis.

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.

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£213

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Mon 18/1

02:55-10:35

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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02:30-10:55

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£219

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Thu 29/10

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh (average of £157). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £273). 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?

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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Riyadh flights typically cost between £134 and £225 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £182 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–27 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

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Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

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

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

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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 9 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 8h 15m. Istanbul Airport and Riyadh are separated by a distance of 1526 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh round-trip?
According to our current data, SAUDIA (£197), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh.
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. Ajet flights start at £49 while deals on flynas start at £50 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 (70%).
What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?
The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh is £77. On average you can expect to pay £802. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh (average of £157). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £273). 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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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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Riyadh flights typically cost between £134 and £225 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £182 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–27 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

The most flights from IST to RUH are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Riyadh delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Riyadh flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Riyadh flights?

Over the past year, SAUDIA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

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.

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Istanbul Airport to Riyadh flights typically cost between £134 and £225 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £182 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–27 Nov).