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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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 298

One-way from

C$ 216

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 285

Good one-way deal

C$ 416 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 26/10-1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 40m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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Aegean Airlines
  • Aegean Airlines
  • 2/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 11 September 2025.

Mon 15/92:00 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop10h 05mSAUDIA
Tue 7/104:25 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 11/9C$ 298
Fri 19/92:00 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop10h 05mSAUDIA
Wed 24/94:25 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 10/9C$ 299
Thu 11/91:00 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop8h 10mSAUDIA
Mon 22/94:25 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 11/9C$ 310
Thu 16/102:30 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop8h 25mSAUDIA
Fri 24/104:25 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 10/9C$ 312
Wed 17/91:00 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop9h 55mSAUDIA
Mon 22/93:25 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop7h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 10/9C$ 317
Thu 11/91:00 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop8h 10mSAUDIA
Sat 27/96:25 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop7h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 11/9C$ 341
Sun 26/1012:40 a.m.RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/101:45 a.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 403
Mon 17/117:00 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop8h 30mGulf Air
Tue 2/124:20 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop6h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 10/9C$ 410
Sun 9/1112:05 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop27h 25mGulf Air
Sun 16/116:05 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop28h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 9/9C$ 412

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Riyadh

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 15/10

1:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 24/10

11:55 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

C$ 317

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 16/10

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

1 stop8h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 24/10

10:25 p.m.-5:50 a.m.

1 stop7h 25m

C$ 319

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 17/11

7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 30/11

6:05 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 410

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 17/11

7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 26/11

6:05 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 410

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 17/11

7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 2/12

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

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 410

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 23/11

7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 29/11

6:05 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 410

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/3

7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 12/3

6:05 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 55m

C$ 412

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 17/11

6:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop21h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 20/11

6:05 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 412

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 21/11

11:20 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop16h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 1/12

6:05 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop16h 15m

C$ 432

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 27/10

1:25 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

Nonstop4h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 31/10

1:45 a.m.-5:50 a.m.

Nonstop4h 05m

C$ 452

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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 29 August 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 993). 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 11 September 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.

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 11 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SAUDIA and Pegasus Airlines 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.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
634 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
634 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
634 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
639 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
634 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

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.

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

    A quick flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport can take about 8h 10m. SAUDIA provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 317. 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 cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, flyadeal (C$ 148), Pegasus Airlines (C$ 196), and SAUDIA (C$ 479) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport for 53% 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$ 218. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and flydubai, 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 (100%), SAUDIA (90%), flynas (79%).

  • 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$ 949, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 326. The most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul), is priced around C$ 224.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 993). 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$ 148AverageC$ 310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestC$ 196AverageC$ 288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SAUDIACheapestC$ 479AverageC$ 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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