RUH - IST

C$ 146 Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 313
Typical prices: C$ 240-C$ 694
Turkish Airlines
Sun 1/3Sun 8/3
RUH - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 146
Typical prices: C$ 113-C$ 328
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RUH - IST • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul (RUH-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Istanbul 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
RUH
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IST
4h 15mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
IST
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RUH
3h 55mdirect
C$ 313Turkish Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
3:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
RUH
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IST
23h 50m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
6:05 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
IST
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RUH
10h 55m1 stop
C$ 379Gulf Air
Thu, 1 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
6:00 p.m. - 5:20 a.m.
RUH
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IST
11h 20m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
4:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
IST
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RUH
24h 40m1 stop
C$ 401Gulf Air
Tue, 27 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:15 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.
RUH
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IST
4h 15mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
IST
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RUH
3h 55mdirect
C$ 406Turkish Airlines
Fri, 2 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
RUH
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IST
8h 30m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
4:20 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.
IST
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RUH
6h 00m1 stop
C$ 423Gulf Air
Mon, 29 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
RUH
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IST
8h 30m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
6:05 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
IST
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RUH
8h 40m1 stop
C$ 442Gulf Air
Thu, 21 May - Sun, 31 May
Gulf Air Logo
11:20 p.m. - 4:55 a.m.
RUH
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IST
29h 35m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
5:45 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
IST
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RUH
22h 15m1 stop
C$ 443Gulf Air
Thu, 25 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
RUH
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IST
8h 30m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
6:05 a.m. - 2:50 a.m.
IST
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RUH
20h 45m1 stop
C$ 464Gulf Air
Mon, 29 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
RUH
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IST
4h 25mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:25 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
IST
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RUH
3h 45mdirect
C$ 471Turkish Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
SAUDIA Logo
7:30 p.m. - 5:45 a.m.
RUH
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IST
10h 15m1 stop
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4:25 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
IST
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RUH
4h 10mdirect
C$ 483SAUDIA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport departing in March.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Riyadh to Istanbul, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport, 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 Riyadh to Istanbul Airport is September, where tickets cost C$ 209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 470 and C$ 369 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 296 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport, 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 Riyadh to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Riyadh to Istanbul

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SAUDIA

Saudia offers dine on demand in Business Class, allowing flexible meal times during flights.


Saudia's Business Class features Arabic coffee and dates during boarding, adding cultural flair.

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Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi up to 1GB in Business Class, enhancing connectivity.


Turkish Airlines' onboard chefs ensure high-quality meals in Business Class, enhancing the dining experience.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flightC$ 146
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Riyadh to Istanbul flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport was C$ 146 for a one-way ticket and C$ 313 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Riyadh to Istanbul?

    When flying out of Riyadh you will be using Riyadh King Khaled Intl. You will be landing at Istanbul, also known as Istanbul.

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

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Riyadh to Istanbul flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Istanbul flight route.

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

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

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

    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 Riyadh to Istanbul.

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

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

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

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul

Monday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Friday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +2 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

Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Friday

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines,flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA,Turkish Airlines, +2 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 airline flying from Riyadh to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul. 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 Riyadh to Istanbul? 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.
6.7
Pegasus AirlinesOverall score based on 636 reviews
5.5Entertainment
6.8Boarding
7.2Crew
5.7Food
6.3Comfort
Airline reviews

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

2.0 MediocreMaury, Nov 2025
DOH - SAW
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Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

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

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGVSRsasQcG/?igsh=dmkxa2s1eHNlbHZs

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.

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