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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

IST — RUH
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH). 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 14 September 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 213

Good round-trip deal

C$ 371 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh is 34 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 Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh (average of C$ 951). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,194). 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 IST to RUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Riyadh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riyadh. 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 Riyadh. Reviews last updated 14 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, such as SAUDIA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
634 reviews
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Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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 into for flights to Riyadh from Istanbul?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh, you will be flying into King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 30.1 km from the centre of the city. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 1 airline has flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh round-trip?

    SAUDIA, at C$ 282, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh..

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    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 Istanbul Airport to Riyadh on time: SAUDIA (85%), Turkish Airlines (67%), flynas (59%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Riyadh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Riyadh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Riyadh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh 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 Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh (average of C$ 951). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,194). 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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Top airline flying from Istanbul to Riyadh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapestC$ 282AverageC$ 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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