Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport from C$ 214

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul are usually found in October or May, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 283

One-way from

C$ 214

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 337

Good round-trip deal

C$ 990 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 30/8-1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 8/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul.

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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 29 July 2025.

Sat 30/82:00 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop10h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 1/94:45 a.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 28/7C$ 283
Wed 20/812:15 p.m.RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 28/81:10 a.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 364
Sat 29/114:25 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop13h 05mOman Air
Sat 6/126:20 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop9h 20mOman Air
Deal found 29/7C$ 394

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Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 30/8

2:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 1/9

4:45 a.m.-9:10 a.m.

Nonstop4h 25m

C$ 283

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 20/8

12:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 28/8

1:10 a.m.-5:15 a.m.

Nonstop4h 05m

C$ 364

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 2/10

3:55 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop14h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 29/10

6:20 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop26h 05m

C$ 394

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 8/11

3:50 p.m.-3:10 a.m.

1 stop11h 20m

C$ 214

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 11/9

3:55 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop14h 05m

C$ 215

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/8

1:25 a.m.-5:50 a.m.

Nonstop4h 25m

C$ 259

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/8

2:20 a.m.-1:10 a.m.

1 stop46h 50m

C$ 283

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 21/9

1:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops15h 15m

C$ 893

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 21/10

4:00 a.m.-1:55 p.m.

2 stops33h 55m

C$ 960

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 11/10

3:40 a.m.-2:50 a.m.

2 stops47h 10m

C$ 1,019

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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 25 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is 86 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,003). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,235). 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 29 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 72% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

The most flights from RUH to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated 29 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines,KLM, andSAUDIA from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

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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. 3 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, SAUDIA (C$ 283), Turkish Airlines (C$ 364), and Oman Air (C$ 394) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport for 10% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Aegean Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 214. However, be on the lookout for offers from Oman Air and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • 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: flyadeal (98%), flynas (96%), SAUDIA (84%).

  • 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$ 1,025, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 851. 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?

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,003). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,235). 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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flyadealCheapestC$ 146AverageC$ 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestC$ 194AverageC$ 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SAUDIACheapestC$ 478AverageC$ 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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