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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Riyadh (IST-RUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Riyadh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh

Sun, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 8
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8:10 pm - 11:55 pmIST-RUH
3h 45mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 7:55 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
$153flynas
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Sun, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 8
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11:55 am - 8:20 pmIST-RUH
8h 25m1 stop
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9:30 am - 5:10 pmRUH-IST
7h 40m1 stop
$182SAUDIA
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Sun, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 8
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4:25 pm - 8:50 pmIST-RUH
4h 25mnonstop
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9:30 am - 5:10 pmRUH-IST
7h 40m1 stop
$195SAUDIA
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
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8:50 pm - 12:40 amIST-RUH
3h 50mnonstop
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3:25 pm - 7:50 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
$202flyadeal
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Fri, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 9
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2:00 am - 2:15 pmIST-RUH
12h 15m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 7:50 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
Wed, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 7
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2:00 am - 6:10 pmIST-RUH
16h 10m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 7:55 pmRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
Tue, Jul 29 - Thu, Aug 7
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4:35 am - 2:00 amIST-RUH
21h 25m1 stop
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12:30 pm - 2:20 amRUH-IST
13h 50m1 stop
$416Aegean Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 5
Aegean Airlines Logo
4:35 am - 2:00 amIST-RUH
21h 25m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
2:55 am - 7:30 amRUH-IST
28h 35m2 stops
$452Aegean Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 26
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1:10 am - 5:15 amIST-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
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1:50 am - 6:05 amRUH-IST
4h 15mnonstop
$504Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jun 29 - Mon, Jul 7
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8:15 pm - 12:25 amIST-RUH
4h 10mnonstop
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1:25 am - 5:50 amRUH-IST
4h 25mnonstop
$505Turkish Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Riyadh

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SAUDIA

Saudia offers a transit visa for long connections, bookable with your ticket.


Saudia's business class features dine on demand, reducing jet lag on night flights.

Read more about SAUDIAby Ramsey Qubein
Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi messaging with Miles & Smiles membership.


Consider Touristanbul for free city tours during long layovers.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Riyadh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Riyadh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Riyadh on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh is October, where tickets cost $162 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $241 and $236 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $733, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Riyadh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Riyadh flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh was $90 for a one-way ticket and $153 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul Airport and Riyadh?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul Airport to Riyadh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Riyadh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Riyadh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Riyadh, SAUDIA or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Riyadh are SAUDIA and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $220 and an overall rating of 7.4, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $495 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riyadh from Istanbul Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Riyadh with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul Airport and RUH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Riyadh from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $157 or less one-way and $198 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
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Direct departures

Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Friday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul

Monday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Friday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Istanbul to Riyadh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Riyadh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Riyadh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 618 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.1Food
7.6Boarding
7.9Crew
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I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

10.0 ExcellentNadine, May 2025NUM - RUH
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I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

This flight was in the air when the national power outage happened on 28 April 2025 in Spain and Portugal. As a result Lisbon airport was closed and the flight was diverted to Porto. There were no phones, internet or ATMs working and the Turkish Airlines ground crew in Porto were trying to find alternative transport to Lisbon (by bus). This did not materialise until late in the evening. The Turkish Airlines ground crew suggested that passengers may find their own way of getting to Lisbon. That in itself is a failure of Turkish Airlines, but understandable as there were no means of communication. The Turkish Airlines ground crew also said that any expenses insured for travel to Lisbon will be refunded by the Airline through their website. Unfortunately, I could find no way to travel back to Lisbon other than to hitch hike with an Uber driver. Because no systems were available and no credit card payment possible I paid the driver 140 Euros in cash with no receipt as systems were down. I arrived at my Lisbon hotel at 23:30 (flight was scheduled to land at 12:30). Upon contacting Turkish Airlines for compensation they are not willing to do anything as I do not have an invoice for my expenses. They do not even consider the 10 hours of delay and inactivity on their part as a reason to provide any sort of curtesy towards me. I find their behaviour appalling.

Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

5 unnecessary control before get in the craft. It is exagerated and very inefficient

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

In this long haul flight, flight attendants never stopped moving and giving excellent service. Very impressive. Very comfortable seats and excellent food

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

Honestly, we did boarding on time. we have stayed almost 2 hours inside an airplane without notification from captain or crew.

Mother had a wheel chair (WC), left at the gate, at boarding I told the person we need a WC. Didn’t care much, opened boarding, not priority for elder or traveling with kids. The person boarding told me it is “my fault”, “I didn’t tell them” (which I did, plus it is on their system). In short, rude boarding personnel at gate, racists, and careless. I am not sure they are airline personnel or Jeddah airport personnel, to be honest. Regardless that messed up our experience.

There cancel my flight less than 24 hours.i lost my train money to airport because their late cancellation. Poor and awful Disgrace

This is not the first time this has happened to me, and the flight date has changed, and I was informed only 24 hours before it. It was a very bad experience, and I will not book with this company again, as it affects my plans.

تم الغاء الرحلة بدون سبب ومع معرفتهم بعدم وجود رحلات أخرى قبل يوم الرحلة ونفس اليوم ويومين بعدها مع الخطوط الاخرى

ألغيت الرحلة دون أن يعلمنا أحد، حتى موظف الطيران المدني في المبنى ما كان يدري حتى سأل. The flight has been canceled and they didn't inform us before, also the civil aviation employee in the terminal wasn't known until he asked.

The flight is delayed more than 3 and half hours, we were on the gate but no body told us about the delay and there wasn't a screen right there to shows us the delay, the staff came late also for boarding. We were lost 😕

Flyadeal was nice surprise. It was excellent airline affordable 👍 big thumb up . I wish you more success

Boarding staff is changing passenger locations regardless of the money you pay during reservation. They do not respect women and specially when pregnant. Very bad airlines and bad staff. It will be on my blacklist onwards!!

They took our bags at the door of the plane stating that the cabin was full. Then we waited over 39 min for getting the bags from baggage claim. Flight was late This is usual for flyadeal . Very bad experience again

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