฿1,771 Cheap Flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿1,771 for one-way flights and ฿3,523 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Flyadeal
Sun, 14 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
RUH
Riyadh
IST
Istanbul
฿3,523 Return, found 2 days ago
฿3,523
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Flyadeal flight, departing Sun, 14 Sep from Riyadh to Istanbul, returning Tue, 16 Sep, priced at ฿3,523 found 2 days ago
Flyadeal
Thu, 14 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
RUH
Riyadh
IST
Istanbul
฿5,088 Return, found 6 days ago
฿5,088
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Flyadeal flight, departing Thu, 14 Aug from Riyadh to Istanbul, returning Sun, 7 Sep, priced at ฿5,088 found 6 days ago
Flyadeal
Mon, 1 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
RUH
Riyadh
IST
Istanbul
฿5,731 Return, found 5 days ago
฿5,731
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Flyadeal flight, departing Mon, 1 Sep from Riyadh to Istanbul, returning Tue, 9 Sep, priced at ฿5,731 found 5 days ago
Flyadeal
Tue, 26 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
RUH
Riyadh
IST
Istanbul
฿7,554 Return, found 2 days ago
฿7,554
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Flyadeal flight, departing Tue, 26 Aug from Riyadh to Istanbul, returning Wed, 27 Aug, priced at ฿7,554 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Tue, 26 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
RUH
Riyadh
IST
Istanbul
฿10,170 Return, found 2 days ago
฿10,170
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, 26 Aug from Riyadh to Istanbul, returning Wed, 27 Aug, priced at ฿10,170 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Tue, 26 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
RUH
Riyadh
IST
Istanbul
฿10,210 Return, found 2 days ago
฿10,210
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, 26 Aug from Riyadh to Istanbul, returning Wed, 27 Aug, priced at ฿10,210 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 1 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
RUH
Riyadh
IST
Istanbul
฿10,225 Return, found 5 days ago
฿10,225
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 1 Sep from Riyadh to Istanbul, returning Tue, 9 Sep, priced at ฿10,225 found 5 days ago
Gulf Air
Mon, 1 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
RUH
Riyadh
IST
Istanbul
฿10,500 Return, found 5 days ago
฿10,500
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Mon, 1 Sep from Riyadh to Istanbul, returning Tue, 9 Sep, priced at ฿10,500 found 5 days ago
Etihad Airways
Tue, 26 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
RUH
Riyadh
IST
Istanbul
฿13,070 Return, found 2 days ago
฿13,070
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 26 Aug from Riyadh to Istanbul, returning Wed, 27 Aug, priced at ฿13,070 found 2 days ago
Royal Jordanian
Mon, 1 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
RUH
Riyadh
IST
Istanbul
฿13,240 Return, found 5 days ago
฿13,240
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Royal Jordanian flight, departing Mon, 1 Sep from Riyadh to Istanbul, returning Tue, 9 Sep, priced at ฿13,240 found 5 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST)

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿3,550 - ฿7,588 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Riyadh to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
King Khaled Intl.
Destination airport
Sabiha Gokcen Intl.
Return price
฿3,509
Distance
2380 km
Average flight time
4 hours 19 mins

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Our flexible King Khaled Intl. to Istanbul ticket options cater to your travel preferences, with incredible one-way fares from ฿1,771 and roundtrip prices from ฿3,523. Whether you're planning a short city break or a longer adventure, our dynamic pricing ensures that you find the best deals for your journey.
 
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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from Riyadh Airport to IST was ฿3,523. Cheap fares don't stick around for long, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from RUH to IST?
Every airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your escape, visit our Customer Service Portal.
Can I fly from RUH to IST right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from Riyadh Airport to IST please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.
How do I find cheap flights from King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH) to IST that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Riyadh Airport to IST flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from RUH to Istanbul Airport?
Expect to be up above the clouds for a while, as the flight distance from Riyadh to Arnavutkoy is 2,500 kilometres. Set up a playlist of your favourite tunes before you leave home to stay entertained during the flight.
Which airlines fly direct from RUH to Istanbul Airport?
Flying directly between King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH) and Istanbul Airport isn't possible right now. However, you'll still be able to find a flight to Arnavutkoy with at least one stop.
Are Riyadh Airport to IST flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
It is possible to pick up a great last-minute deal from RUH to IST, but there's no guarantee. As many airlines publish prices up to a year in advance, it's worth keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to book when you see a bargain. Expedia compares air carrier prices and updates flight deals all the time, so you can rest easy knowing you're always seeing the latest offers.

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