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$97+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH)

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — RUH
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Istanbul to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in October or December, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$190
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/294:25 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop4h 20mSAUDIA
Fri 1/101:00 pmRUH - IST
1 stop8h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 12/18$211
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/229:00 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/510:25 pmRUH - IST
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$363
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/209:00 pmIST - RUH
Nonstop4h 35mflyadeal
Sun 12/223:25 pmRUH - IST
Nonstop4h 35mflyadeal
Deal found 12/18$367
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2910:35 amIST - RUH
1 stop10h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 1/1011:55 amRUH - IST
1 stop6h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/18$534
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/281:35 amIST - RUH
Nonstop4h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/92:15 amRUH - IST
Nonstop4h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/18$535
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:50 amIST - RUH
1 stop8h 10mEgyptair
Fri 1/104:00 amRUH - IST
1 stop22h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 12/17$540
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/206:35 pmIST - RUH
1 stop9h 45mflydubai
Sat 12/212:15 amRUH - IST
1 stop39h 20mflydubai
Deal found 12/18$556
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/196:05 amIST - RUH
1 stop10h 55mGulf Air
Sun 12/227:00 amRUH - IST
1 stop8h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 12/18$577
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/294:50 pmIST - RUH
1 stop10h 55mAegean Airlines
Thu 1/94:45 amRUH - IST
1 stop11h 15mAegean Airlines
Deal found 12/18$657
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/217:35 amIST - RUH
1 stop14h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 12/214:30 amRUH - IST
1 stop8h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/18$850
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:35 amIST - RUH
1 stop18h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/109:35 amRUH - IST
2 stops19h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/18$1,655
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/181:50 amIST - RUH
1 stop13h 35mEmirates
Sat 12/212:15 amRUH - IST
1 stop12h 10mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$3,779

Find flights from Istanbul to Riyadh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Riyadh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Wed 1/15

4:25 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 1/22

2:00 pm-1:05 am

1 stop11h 05m

$177

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Mon 2/10

9:00 pm-1:35 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/11

3:25 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$203

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Fri 1/31

12:55 am-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 2/8

3:25 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$210

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Wed 1/15

7:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 1/21

4:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$487

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Tue 1/14

3:50 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 1/21

4:00 am-2:50 am

1 stop22h 50m

$491

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Tue 1/7

1:35 am-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 1/10

2:15 am-6:50 am

Nonstop4h 35m

$494

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

2:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 2/8

5:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$506

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

1:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 2/7

4:50 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$523

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Mon 1/13

1:50 am-2:25 am

1 stop24h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 1/22

9:50 am-9:55 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$543

IstanbulRiyadh

IST - RUH

ISTRUH

Istanbul

Thu 1/2

6:05 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 1/10

3:40 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 40m

$577

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Riyadh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Riyadh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Riyadh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Riyadh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Riyadh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Riyadh from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Riyadh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul to Riyadh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh (average of $957). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,355). 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 December 18, 2024.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 63% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Riyadh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

The most flights from IST to RUH are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Riyadh by month

Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Riyadh by month

Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 96.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and SAUDIA from Istanbul to Riyadh have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent staff. Even vegan meal was tasty. Recommend this airline

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent staff. Even vegan meal was tasty. Recommend this airline

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
750 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent staff. Even vegan meal was tasty. Recommend this airline

Air Arabia
7.8
Good
48 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent staff. Even vegan meal was tasty. Recommend this airline

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent staff. Even vegan meal was tasty. Recommend this airline

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Riyadh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from Istanbul?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh. You should not have trouble finding flights to King Khaled Intl from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Riyadh airport from Istanbul. It is only a 18.7 mi journey from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Riyadh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh round-trip from $177. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flyadeal, from $203, and Etihad Airways, from $487. SAUDIA is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Wizz Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from flyadeal and Aegean Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Riyadh from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (87%), SAUDIA (87%), flyadeal( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $89. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Riyadh King Khaled Intl) can be booked for $165 on average our data indicates $234 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh (average of $957). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,355). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Riyadh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
flynasCheapest$106Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$125Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
flyadealCheapest$129Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$166Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$197Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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