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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport from C$ 210

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday 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 12 December 2025.

Mon 29/123:45 p.m.RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/19:20 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 210
Mon 29/123:45 p.m.RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/19:20 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 218
Mon 29/123:45 p.m.RUH - IST
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/19:20 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 221
Wed 31/127:00 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop8h 30mGulf Air
Thu 8/14:20 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop6h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 11/12C$ 357
Wed 31/126:00 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop11h 20mGulf Air
Wed 7/14:20 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop6h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 11/12C$ 359
Mon 29/127:00 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop8h 30mGulf Air
Fri 9/14:20 p.m.IST - RUH
1 stop6h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 11/12C$ 379
Thu 11/127:00 a.m.RUH - IST
1 stop8h 30mGulf Air
Sat 13/126:05 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop28h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 10/12C$ 399
Fri 19/123:40 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop13h 40mGulf Air
Wed 31/126:05 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop8h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 10/12C$ 401
Wed 31/126:00 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/18:55 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 419
Fri 19/126:00 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop11h 20mGulf Air
Sun 21/126:05 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop10h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 10/12C$ 423
Wed 31/126:00 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/19:20 p.m.IST - RUH
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 432
Wed 17/129:25 p.m.RUH - IST
1 stop8h 20mSAUDIA
Sun 21/126:40 a.m.IST - RUH
1 stop10h 50mSAUDIA
Deal found 10/12C$ 437

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C$ 210

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C$ 352
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Return

Price

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 29/12

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

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 11/1

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

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 379

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 30/12

6:00 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 6/1

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

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 379

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 17/3

6:00 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 22/3

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

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 379

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 21/1

7:00 a.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop22h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 25/1

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

1 stop16h 15m

C$ 379

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

3:40 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop13h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 10/1

4:20 p.m.-2:50 a.m.

1 stop10h 30m

C$ 379

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

6:00 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 5/1

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

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 379

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

6:00 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 6/1

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

1 stop10h 55m

C$ 379

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 30/12

12:05 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 11/1

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

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 379

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 1/1

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

1 stop8h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 6/1

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

1 stop10h 55m

C$ 400

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 22/5

11:20 p.m.-4:55 a.m.

1 stop29h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 1/6

5:45 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop16h 35m

C$ 401

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is 73 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$ 138). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 199). 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 12 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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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 5 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 30m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 379. There are 2456 km between Riyadh and Istanbul Airport.

  • 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%), Turkish Airlines (88%), Aeroflot (86%).

  • 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$ 138). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 199). 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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