IST - RUH

£67 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Riyadh, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Riyadh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£160
Typical prices: £117-£167
flyadeal
Sun 15/3Sun 22/3
IST - RUH • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£67
Typical prices: £57-£129
flynas
Fri 1/5
IST - RUH • Direct
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Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi messaging for members.
Saudia provides a transit visa for long connections.
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flyadeal
Cheapest • from £160 (return)
SAUDIA
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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September
Cheapest • 49% price drop
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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 return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh

Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
flyadeal Logo
20:55 - 01:00
IST
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RUH
4h 05mdirect
flyadeal Logo
15:45 - 20:00
RUH
-
IST
4h 15mdirect
£160flyadeal
Thu, 26 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
SAUDIA Logo
16:25 - 20:35
IST
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RUH
4h 10mdirect
SAUDIA Logo
08:00 - 21:10
RUH
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IST
13h 10m
1 stop
£176SAUDIA
Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 2 May
SAUDIA Logo
16:25 - 20:35
IST
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RUH
4h 10mdirect
SAUDIA Logo
02:40 - 12:25
RUH
-
IST
9h 45m
1 stop
£184SAUDIA
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 29 Apr
SAUDIA Logo
16:25 - 20:35
IST
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RUH
4h 10mdirect
SAUDIA Logo
10:40 - 14:50
RUH
-
IST
4h 10mdirect
£188SAUDIA
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:20 - 01:00
IST
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RUH
3h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 18:40
RUH
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IST
20h 10m
1 stop
£189Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 3 Mar
SAUDIA Logo
15:25 - 02:10
IST
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RUH
10h 45m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
04:55 - 13:45
RUH
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IST
8h 50m
1 stop
£193SAUDIA
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
SAUDIA Logo
13:30 - 21:00
IST
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RUH
7h 30m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
23:55 - 13:45
RUH
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IST
13h 50m
1 stop
£216SAUDIA
Wed, 4 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
SAUDIA Logo
13:30 - 21:00
IST
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RUH
7h 30m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
10:40 - 14:45
RUH
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IST
4h 05mdirect
£230SAUDIA
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
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14:05 - 03:35
IST
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RUH
13h 30m
1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
12:20 - 21:05
RUH
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IST
8h 45m
1 stop
£233Royal Jordanian
Fri, 27 Feb - Sun, 3 May
SAUDIA Logo
16:25 - 20:35
IST
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RUH
4h 10mdirect
SAUDIA Logo
02:40 - 12:25
RUH
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IST
9h 45m
1 stop
£242SAUDIA
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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.

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh?

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

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 Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday 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 September, where tickets cost £80 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £189 and £175 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £189 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Riyadh

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SAUDIA

An avid traveller 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.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£67
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

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 returns 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 £67 for a one-way ticket and £160 for a return.

  • 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Riyadh.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Riyadh are SAUDIA and flyadeal. With an average price for the route of £177 and an overall rating of 7.4, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. flyadeal is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £159 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Riyadh with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

  • 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 from Riyadh to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £177 or less one-way.

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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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 657 reviews
7.8Crew
7.6Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.1Food
Airline reviews

Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

2.0 MediocreSamer, Jan 2026
RUH - JED
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Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

The seats of the plane were not reclinable. Even if a low cost company, I think this should be possible as the flight is almost 4 hours. There were constant queues at the front toilet throughout the flight. I am not sure why, or if it was because one of the toilets at the backwere not functioning.

Departed and arrived late. Luggage takes too long to arrive after landing.

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

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