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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport from C$ 259

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — IST
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
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 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 10 June 2026.

Wed 10/611:25 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop15h 40m
Gulf Air
Fri 12/66:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop10h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 8/6C$ 403
Wed 10/66:00 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop21h 05m
Gulf Air
Thu 18/66:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop10h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/6C$ 404
Wed 17/611:25 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop15h 50m
Gulf Air
Wed 24/66:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop8h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 5/6C$ 406
Mon 13/76:55 a.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop8h 10m
Gulf Air
Tue 14/76:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop16h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/6C$ 409
Wed 8/76:00 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop11h 15m
Gulf Air
Sun 12/76:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop21h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 9/6C$ 410
Thu 11/67:00 a.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop8h 05m
Gulf Air
Fri 12/66:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop8h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 8/6C$ 424
Thu 11/67:00 a.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop8h 05m
Gulf Air
Sun 21/66:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop10h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 9/6C$ 425
Fri 12/66:00 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop11h 15m
Gulf Air
Fri 19/66:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop16h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 8/6C$ 427
Wed 17/611:25 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop15h 50m
Gulf Air
Fri 19/66:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop10h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 7/6C$ 428
Tue 16/64:00 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop13h 15m
Gulf Air
Tue 23/66:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop16h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 8/6C$ 429
Fri 10/712:05 p.m.
RUH
-
IST
1 stop17h 10m
Gulf Air
Sat 18/76:15 a.m.
IST
-
RUH
1 stop21h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 9/6C$ 431

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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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 404

One-way from

C$ 259

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 403

Good round-trip deal

C$ 894 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 644 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 20/6-1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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  • flyadeal
  • 30/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Riyadh to Istanbul
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Cheapest round-trip

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 23/6

7:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 4/7

6:15 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop16h 10m

C$ 429

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 23/6

7:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 6/7

6:15 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop16h 10m

C$ 429

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 13/8

7:00 a.m.-4:55 a.m.

1 stop21h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 18/8

6:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 45m

C$ 432

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/10

12:05 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop27h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 24/10

6:15 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop28h 40m

C$ 478
Quickest round-trip

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 19/6

12:10 a.m.-4:15 a.m.

Nonstop4h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 28/6

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

Nonstop4h 00m

C$ 648

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 29/6

11:55 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop11h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 5/7

4:25 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

Nonstop4h 15m

C$ 689

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 27/6

4:00 a.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 5/7

7:30 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

Nonstop4h 15m

C$ 710

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 23/6

2:55 a.m.-4:35 p.m.

2 stops13h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 6/7

8:55 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop14h 15m

C$ 771

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 18/8

12:10 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 28/8

9:50 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops20h 45m

C$ 819

RiyadhIstanbul

RUH - IST

RUHIST

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 1/7

9:00 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 7/7

9:50 p.m.-3:05 a.m.

2 stops53h 15m

C$ 1,090

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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?

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is 83 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$ 212). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 580). 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 10 June 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 05m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 648. 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: flyadeal (98%), SAUDIA (80%), flynas (51%).

  • 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$ 1,210, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 314. The most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Istanbul), is priced around C$ 226.

  • 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$ 212). Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 580). 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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