On this page, you can select and book flights from Istanbul to Riyadh. The 2,442 km route is popular year-round, with an average of about 58 flights per week.
Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines, Saudia, and Pegasus. Find out how to get to the departure airport and from the arrival airport, and use the low price calendar to find the best ticket prices.
The table shows direct flights Istanbul → Riyadh on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 3 h 45 min. Regular flights are operated by Turkish Airlines, Flynas, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. Departures from Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport airports, arrivals at King Khaled International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Istanbul — Riyadh by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 291 in J, and the most expensive are around AED 921 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Istanbul → Riyadh, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 802 | medium | May | AED 852 | medium | Sep | AED 702 | low |
| Feb | AED 702 | low | Jun | AED 902 | high | Oct | AED 752 | medium |
| Mar | AED 752 | medium | Jul | AED 952 | high | Nov | AED 752 | medium |
| Apr | AED 852 | medium | Aug | AED 952 | high | Dec | AED 652 | low |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in Riyadh are characterized by extreme heat in summer, with average July highs reaching 43.1°C. The coolest weather occurs in January, with minimum temperatures around 8.5°C, while rainfall peaks in April.
The most budget-friendly month for a flight is January, with ticket prices starting AED 291. Peak airfares are usually recorded in April, when the trip can cost AED 921.
For a good balance between cost and weather, consider November: ticket prices remain low, starting AED 375, and daytime heat drops to a comfortable 27.3°C. It is best to avoid the summer months due to exhausting temperatures exceeding 40°C.
There are 7 airlines operating on the Istanbul — Riyadh route, with the majority of flights provided by Turkish Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and the low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines. A total of about 58 flights are operated per week, including regular direct departures. A detailed schedule and connecting route options are provided in the interactive list below.
Flights Istanbul — Riyadh depart from Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and arrive at King Khaled International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The estimated travel time for a direct flight is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2,442 km between the cities.
Regular flights are operated by Turkish Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, as well as budget carriers flynas and flyadeal.
Yes, there are direct flights between Istanbul and Riyadh, with approximately 58 departures available weekly.
All flights on this route arrive at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh.
Airfare prices change constantly depending on demand and the season; you can check the current minimum for your dates in the low price calendar on this page.
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