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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport from C$ 216

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
26 Feb — 5 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 Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 27 January 2026.

Wed 25/26:30 a.m.
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/31:40 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 323
Sun 8/21:25 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/28:30 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 327
Wed 25/26:30 a.m.
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/21:40 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 351
Sat 14/27:10 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/28:30 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 356
Sat 14/27:00 a.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop8h 30m
Gulf Air
Wed 18/26:05 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop16h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/1C$ 378
Sat 7/24:10 a.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop13h 20m
Oman Air
Wed 11/26:20 p.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop14h 20m
Oman Air
Deal found 26/1C$ 379
Fri 30/17:00 a.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop8h 30m
Gulf Air
Fri 6/26:05 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop8h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 27/1C$ 398
Mon 26/17:10 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 31/18:30 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop3h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 400
Tue 23/610:40 a.m.
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 10m
SAUDIA
Wed 24/64:25 p.m.
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 26/1C$ 404
Mon 16/33:35 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop13h 45m
Gulf Air
Tue 24/36:05 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop10h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/1C$ 405
Thu 30/410:40 a.m.
RUH
-
IST
Nonstop4h 10m
SAUDIA
Sat 2/54:25 p.m.
IST
-
RUH
Nonstop4h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 27/1C$ 407

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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 323

One-way from

C$ 216

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 357

Good one-way deal

C$ 651 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/2-2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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  • Air Arabia
  • 3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 25m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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Riyadh

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 25/2

6:30 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 2/3

1:40 a.m.-5:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

C$ 323

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 14/2

7:10 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 18/2

8:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 356

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 25/2

12:05 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop27h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 3/3

4:20 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop18h 35m

C$ 378

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 7/2

4:10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop13h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 11/2

6:20 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

1 stop14h 20m

C$ 379

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 23/6

10:40 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 24/6

4:25 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Nonstop4h 20m

C$ 404

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 29/4

2:30 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop8h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 2/5

4:25 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Nonstop4h 20m

C$ 411

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 15/5

4:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop23h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 23/5

4:05 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop29h 30m

C$ 412

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 30/4

10:35 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 2/5

5:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 412

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 25/6

12:05 p.m.-4:55 a.m.

1 stop16h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 7/7

5:45 a.m.-4:00 a.m.

1 stop22h 15m

C$ 414

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 23/6

4:00 p.m.-4:55 a.m.

1 stop12h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 24/6

4:05 p.m.-4:00 a.m.

1 stop11h 55m

C$ 414

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul

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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 round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 C$ 137). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 197). 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 27 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport?

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), located 30.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul. 0 airlines have flights from King Khaled Intl to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

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

    A quick flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport can take about 4h 10m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 323. There are 2456 km between Riyadh and Istanbul Airport. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay C$ 679, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 441. The most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul), is priced around C$ 222.

  • 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 vacation 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 C$ 137). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 197). 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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