Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh from £66

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — RUH
18 May — 25 May1
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 18 April 2026.

Tue 19/520:50
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/616:05
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£155
Wed 22/420:45
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/414:30
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£157
Wed 24/619:20
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 25m
SAUDIA
Thu 25/609:00
RUH
-
IST
1 stop8h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 16/4£178
Fri 24/420:45
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 20m
flynas
Sat 25/415:25
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 30m
flynas
Deal found 14/4£190
Wed 24/620:50
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
flyadeal
Thu 25/615:25
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
flyadeal
Deal found 16/4£198
Sun 3/520:50
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
flyadeal
Mon 4/516:15
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 25m
flyadeal
Deal found 13/4£209
Tue 15/919:20
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 25m
SAUDIA
Thu 17/913:25
RUH
-
IST
1 stop9h 45m
SAUDIA
Deal found 17/4£211
Wed 22/422:50
IST
-
RUH
1 stop7h 50m
flyadeal
Thu 23/414:30
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop5h 20m
flyadeal
Deal found 14/4£222

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£155

One-way from

£66

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£157

Good one-way deal

£114 or less
flynas
  • flynas
  • 19/5-5/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Istanbul to Riyadh
flyadeal
  • flyadeal
  • 24/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Istanbul to Riyadh
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Wed 24/6

19:20-23:45

Nonstop4h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 25/6

09:00-17:10

1 stop8h 10m

£178
Fastest return journey

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sun 3/5

20:50-00:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/5

16:15-20:40

Nonstop4h 25m

£210

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

19:20-23:45

Nonstop4h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 17/9

13:25-23:10

1 stop9h 45m

£211

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sun 3/5

16:25-20:50

Nonstop4h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/5

15:30-23:10

1 stop7h 40m

£388

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sat 6/6

18:15-03:05

1 stop8h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 11/6

03:55-17:25

1 stop13h 30m

£413

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

19:30-23:45

Nonstop4h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/5

15:30-23:10

1 stop7h 40m

£440
Cheapest one-way

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sun 28/6

15:45-01:55

1 stop10h 10m

£125

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

22:50-09:10

1 stop10h 20m

£151

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Mon 29/6

20:55-01:55

1 stop29h 00m

£156
Fastest single journey

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sun 31/5

20:50-00:40

Nonstop3h 50m

£163

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh

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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 £82). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in October is currently the most expensive (average of £192). 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 18 April 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 18 April 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.

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

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

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

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 5 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 £210, SAUDIA can have you in Riyadh from Istanbul Airport in 3h 50m. 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 (£144), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh. Users have found that SAUDIA is 9% 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 £42. flynas flights start at £46 while deals on Ajet start at £48 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 Aeroflot (100%), SAUDIA (74%) and flyadeal (46%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh is £73. On average you can expect to pay £114. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Riyadh King Khaled Intl), can usually be booked for £186.

  • 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 £82). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in October is currently the most expensive (average of £192). 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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Top airline flying from Istanbul to Riyadh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest£144Average£193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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