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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Riyadh

Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
SAUDIA Logo
04:45 - 09:10IST-RUH
4h 25mdirect
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21:25 - 12:05RUH-IST
14h 40m1 stop
£149SAUDIA
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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
SAUDIA Logo
04:45 - 09:10IST-RUH
4h 25mdirect
SAUDIA Logo
19:30 - 12:05RUH-IST
16h 35m1 stop
£150SAUDIA
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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
SAUDIA Logo
11:55 - 19:45IST-RUH
7h 50m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
23:15 - 12:05RUH-IST
12h 50m1 stop
£154SAUDIA
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Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
SAUDIA Logo
11:55 - 19:45IST-RUH
7h 50m1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
23:15 - 12:05RUH-IST
12h 50m1 stop
£155SAUDIA
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Thu, 4 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:20 - 11:35IST-RUH
37h 15m2 stops
Aegean Airlines Logo
02:55 - 09:50RUH-IST
6h 55m1 stop
£320Aegean Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:20 - 11:35IST-RUH
37h 15m2 stops
Aegean Airlines Logo
02:55 - 02:20RUH-IST
23h 25m1 stop
£321Aegean Airlines
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Thu, 21 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Aegean Airlines Logo
04:35 - 11:35IST-RUH
7h 00m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
02:55 - 07:30RUH-IST
28h 35m2 stops
£339Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 8 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:40 - 04:40IST-RUH
4h 00mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:10 - 10:30RUH-IST
4h 20mdirect
£380Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:40 - 04:40IST-RUH
4h 00mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:15 - 16:45RUH-IST
4h 30mdirect
£391Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
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00:40 - 04:40IST-RUH
4h 00mdirect
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12:15 - 16:45RUH-IST
4h 30mdirect
£393Turkish Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Riyadh

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers free Wi-Fi messaging with Miles & Smiles membership.


Consider Touristanbul for free city tours during long layovers.

SAUDIA

Saudia offers a transit visa for long connections, bookable with your ticket.


Saudia's business class features dine on demand, reducing jet lag on night flights.

Read more about SAUDIAby Ramsey Qubein
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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

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.

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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.

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 Wednesday, 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 Wednesdays 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 October, where tickets cost £122 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £182 and £182 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.

No, with an average price for the route of £195, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£65
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% 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 £87 for a one-way ticket and £199 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, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Riyadh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 £161 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 £77 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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 £90 or less one-way and £155 or less round-trip.

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

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Friday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 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

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal, +1 more

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

Friday

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, flyadeal

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, +1 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 3 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 627 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
7.9Crew
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
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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

2.0 MediocreThomson, Jul 2025RUH - COK
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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

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

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.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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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