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Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Riyadh to Istanbul

November 5 - November 15

Cheapest
Earliest

RUH - Istanbul

$187

$206

Round trip

November 19 - November 26

Best

RUH - Istanbul

$195

$207

Round trip

November 14 - December 6

RUH - Istanbul

$178

$210

Round trip

November 15 - November 24

RUH - Istanbul

$189

$210

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November 14 - November 24

RUH - Istanbul

$186

$210

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November 15 - November 26

RUH - Istanbul

$185

$210

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November 14 - November 26

RUH - Istanbul

$185

$210

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November 15 - December 6

RUH - Istanbul

$178

$210

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November 15 - December 1

RUH - Istanbul

$181

$211

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November 15 - November 19

RUH - Istanbul

$198

$211

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Insights for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Riyadh to Istanbul, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $129. Following closely, August also presents competitive prices, with a median fare of $141. Another good option is February, where the median fare is $182, offering additional opportunities for budget-conscious travel.
Fares for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul typically range from $237 to $669, with a median of $336. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.
When considering direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, accounting for 44.8% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries, most connect at least once, with a typical number of 1 stopover. This means you have a reasonable chance of finding a direct flight, but many options will include a connection.
A typical journey from Riyadh to Istanbul takes approximately 8h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route, which often include a stopover. The distance between Riyadh and Istanbul is 2457 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Istanbul

Regular price: $153 - $363

Prices for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul is between $153 and $363. The current lowest deal is $206, found on Kayak for travel from November 5 to November 15.

now $206

Low $153

High $363

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul is January, with a median price of 129 USD. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of 488 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $129

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $488

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Direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Istanbul

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Istanbul

Gulf Air

Riyadh (RUH) - Istanbul (IST)

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$418

$295

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Istanbul

Gulf Air

Riyadh (RUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Gulf Air

$371

$296

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⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Istanbul

Gulf Air

Riyadh (RUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Gulf Air

$416

$296

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Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Istanbul

Gulf Air

Riyadh (RUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Gulf Air

$350

$296

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Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Istanbul

Gulf Air

Riyadh (RUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Gulf Air

$362

$297

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Istanbul

Gulf Air

Riyadh (RUH) - Istanbul (IST)

Gulf Air

$342

$297

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

2 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 20

$418  →  $294

30%

2 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 19

$418  →  $295

29%

3 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 20

$416  →  $296

29%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$417  →  $297

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul

Riyadh - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for this route, with a median price of $336.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul, with a median price of $129.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 8h 40m long

Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul typically take 8 hours and 40 minutes, covering a medium-haul distance.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Flynas and Pegasus Airlines offer direct flights

Flynas and Pegasus Airlines offer direct flights, accounting for 44.8% of all deals on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flynas offers direct flights on this route

Flynas is one of the airlines providing direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is a good option for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul.

📍 ~32 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is a convenient choice for travelers flying from Riyadh to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Cheapest

Esenboğa International is a major international hub with high flight frequency, offering network redundancy despite distance.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)

💸 Flights from ~$323

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is Turkey's third largest airport, providing extensive European connections and high reliability.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$336

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest candidate airport to Istanbul, accessible by road.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible by road within 1.5 to 2 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$892

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir offers proximity to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry services)

💸 Flights from ~$618

Burgas (BOJ)

Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)

💸 Flights from ~$773

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $378. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw prices rise to an average of $641, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $591. Even booking more than 60 days in advance showed a slightly higher average price of $403 compared to the best window. These trends are based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul was historically around $237. The median price for this route was $336. Prices tended to increase significantly for the more expensive tickets, with 75% of prices observed at $669 or less. These figures provide a benchmark for travelers seeking value on this route.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul, with a median price of $129. August also offered competitive prices, with a median of $141. February was another relatively inexpensive month, showing a median price of $182. These months typically offer prices significantly lower than the annual median of $336 for this route.