Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul (RUH-IST)

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Price Insights

Price Level

High

Lowest Price

$204

Typical Range

$110$165

Price History

Jul 6·$142
Jul 7·$143
Jul 8·$147
Jul 9·$142
Jul 10·$142
Jul 11·$142
Jul 12·$142
Jul 13·$142
Jul 14·$142
Jul 15·$142
Jul 16·$143
Jul 17·$142
Jul 18·$142
Jul 19·$132
Jul 20·$132
Jul 21·$132
Jul 22·$132
Jul 23·$132
Jul 24·$132
Jul 25·$145
Jul 26·$145
Jul 27·$140
Jul 28·$140
Jul 29·$140
Jul 30·$140
Jul 31·$140
Aug 1·$140
Aug 2·$140
Aug 3·$140
Aug 4·$140
Aug 5·$140
Aug 6·$140
Aug 7·$140
Aug 8·$140
Aug 9·$140
Aug 10·$140
Aug 11·$140
Aug 12·$153
Aug 13·$158
Aug 14·$157
Aug 15·$157
Aug 16·$158
Aug 17·$158
Aug 18·$158
Aug 19·$157
Aug 20·$157
Aug 21·$157
Aug 22·$157
Aug 23·$157
Aug 24·$157
Aug 25·$157
Aug 26·$165
Aug 27·$165
Aug 28·$165
Aug 29·$164
Aug 30·$164
Aug 31·$164
Sep 1·$165
Sep 2·$166
Sep 3·$188
Sep 4·$184
Sep 5·$204

Airlines Flying This Route

Flyadeal
Air Arabia
Pegasus Airlines
AJet
Flynas

Airports on this route

Flying from Riyadh

RUH
King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh

Arriving in Istanbul

IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
SAW
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul

Recently found flights

Prices checked Sep 6, 2026, 8:07 AM

FlydubaiSun, Sep 20
09:50
RUH
15h
1 Stop
00:50⁺¹
IST
Cheapest$204per person
FlynasSun, Sep 20
16:05
RUH
3h 50m
Direct
19:55
IST
Fastest$219per person
Royal JordanianSun, Sep 20
06:10
RUH
6h 35m
1 Stop
12:45
IST
$233per person
Turkish AirlinesSun, Sep 20
12:15
RUH
4h 10m
Direct
16:25
IST
$297per person
SaudiaSun, Sep 20
13:45
RUH
4h 15m
Direct
18:00
IST
$471per person

Best time to fly

Among the months with available fare data, July had the lowest observed fare, from $132.

Typical climate in Istanbul

Average daily highs and lows in Istanbul, and how often it rains.

Warmest month

Jul, around 28°C

Mildest months

Jul to Sep

Wettest month

Jan, about 14 rainy days

Jan: average high 9°C, average low 4°C, 14 days of rain.
Feb: average high 11°C, average low 4°C, 10 days of rain.
Mar: average high 12°C, average low 4°C, 13 days of rain.
Apr: average high 16°C, average low 8°C, 12 days of rain.
May: average high 20°C, average low 12°C, 11 days of rain.
Jun: average high 25°C, average low 17°C, 10 days of rain.
Jul: average high 28°C, average low 20°C, 5 days of rain.
Aug: average high 28°C, average low 21°C, 6 days of rain.
Sep: average high 25°C, average low 18°C, 8 days of rain.
Oct: average high 20°C, average low 14°C, 9 days of rain.
Nov: average high 16°C, average low 10°C, 10 days of rain.
Dec: average high 12°C, average low 7°C, 13 days of rain.

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Tips for Cheaper Flights

Book Early

For flights from Riyadh to Istanbul, booking 2-3 months in advance typically offers the best prices.

Fly Mid-Week

Tuesday to Thursday flights are often cheaper than weekend departures on this route.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A typical flight from Riyadh to Istanbul takes about 4h.

The route from Riyadh to Istanbul covers approximately 2,394 km.

Yes, direct flights are available from Riyadh to Istanbul, taking approximately 4h.

Flights to Istanbul arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

5 airlines operate this route, including Flyadeal, Air Arabia, Pegasus Airlines, AJet.

Among the months with available fare data, July had the lowest observed fares from Riyadh to Istanbul.