Cheap flights from Istanbul IST to Riyadh (IST–RUH)
ISTİstanbul Airport
Turkey
Turkey
RUHKing Khalid International Airport
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia and Turkish Airlines fly Istanbul IST to Riyadh (IST–RUH) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 2,460 km (1,530 mi).
Compare all 2 Istanbul–Riyadh airport pairs
- From
- IST
- Istanbul IST
- To
- RUH
- Riyadh
- Nonstop
- Yes · 4 airlines
- Airlines
- F3 · XY · SV · TK
- Cheapest fare found
- ₺3,774 one-way
- Distance
- 2,460 km (1,530 mi)
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Istanbul IST to Riyadh fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: ₺3,774 for January 2027 on flyadeal, nonstop. Nonstop from ₺3,774.
- Oct ’26₺12,759
- Nov ’26₺4,504
- Dec ’26₺4,115
- Jan ’27₺3,774
- Mar ’27₺5,370
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly IST–RUH
For Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh King Khalid (RUH), January 2027 had the lowest fare found (₺3,774). Days in Riyadh average 18–28 °C in January, February, March, November and December.
Istanbul IST to Riyadh: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh King Khalid (RUH)?
From ₺3,774 one-way, the cheapest fare found for January 2027 on flyadeal, nonstop; nonstop from ₺3,774 (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly IST–RUH direct?
flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia and Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly IST–RUH?
January 2027, at ₺3,774; the dearest month found was ₺12,759.
What is the time difference between Istanbul IST and Riyadh?
None: Istanbul IST and Riyadh keep the same time.
Riyadh to Istanbul IST: the return flight (RUH–IST)
All 4 airlines also fly RUH–IST nonstop.
Airlines flying IST–RUH nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
 flyadeal F3 | low-cost | — |
 Flynas XY | low-cost | — |
| Saudia SV | full-service | SkyTeam |
 Turkish Airlines TK | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying IST–RUH nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Beirut (BEY) with
Middle East Airlines - Air Liban: 2,480 km (1,540 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Damascus (DAM) with Syrian Air: 2,470 km (1,540 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Amman (AMM) with
Royal Jordanian: 2,530 km (1,570 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop. - Via Kuwait (KWI) with
Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways: 2,680 km (1,670 mi) flown, 9% further than nonstop. - Via Medina (MED) with flyadeal: 2,830 km (1,760 mi) flown, 15% further than nonstop.
IST–RUH route map
More from Istanbul IST and Riyadh
Other arrivals in Saudi Arabia
Also nonstop from IST, nearest to RUH first (straight-line distance):
- Al-Qassim (ELQ) · 329 km (205 mi) from RUH
- IST–MED: Medina · 708 km (440 mi) from RUH
- Ta'if (TIF) · 738 km (458 mi) from RUH
- IST–JED: Jeddah · 852 km (529 mi) from RUH
- Abha (AHB) airport guide · 856 km (532 mi) from RUH
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- flyadeal route map and destinations
- Flynas route map and destinations
- Saudia route map and destinations
- Turkish Airlines route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Departure
İstanbul Airport
Istanbul (IST), Istanbul. In our data, 90 airlines fly nonstop from IST to 311 destinations.
View IST airport guide →Arrival
King Khalid International Airport
King Khalid (RUH), Riyadh.
Weather in Riyadh vs Istanbul IST
Riyadh is warmer than Istanbul IST in every month, by 11–18°C; the biggest gap is in May (39°C against 21°C). In October it averages 35°C in Riyadh and 20°C in Istanbul IST.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 20° | 24° | 28° | 34° | 39° | 43° | 43° | 44° | 40° | 35° | 28° | 22° |
| Istanbul IST | 9° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 11° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Riyadh and Istanbul (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Other nonstop airport pairs, Istanbul to Riyadh
Istanbul and Riyadh are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from Riyadh
Places you can't fly to nonstop from IST, but can from RUH — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
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