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Riyadh.160 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Istanbul on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.
Riyadh.160 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 160 €, select.
Riyadh.163 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Istanbul on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 163 €, select.
Riyadh.166 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Riyadh on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Riyadh.166 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Sep, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Istanbul on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Riyadh on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Riyadh.185 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Wed, 30 Jul.Return flight with Flynas and flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Riyadh on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 185 €, select.
Riyadh.186 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 186 €, select.
Riyadh.191 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 191 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 185 €
Aug
from 186 €
Sep
from 160 €
Oct
from 166 €
Nov
from 195 €
Dec
from 195 €
Jan
from 195 €
Feb
from 195 €
Mar
from 196 €
Apr
from 202 €
May
from 196 €
Jun
from 202 €

Direct flights from Istanbul to Riyadh

Istanbul to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Istanbul to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found160 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week47

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Riyadh is 160 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Riyadh.
Turkish Airlines, Saudia and flyadeal fly direct from Istanbul to Riyadh.
As of July 2025, there are 47 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Riyadh is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riyadh Airport on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Flynas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.

  • Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.

  • You can choose from 51 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. The 00:40 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:00.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your IST to RUH flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • A range of airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport, so jetting to Riyadh (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Flyadeal is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between IST and RUH include:

    • Queen Alia International Airport

    • Kuwait International Airport

    • Cairo International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is 70 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 160 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to RUH.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Picking up cheap flights from IST to RUH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • If you're getting in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near RUH:

  • Follow your own route with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and find adventure across Riyadh and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks in advance.

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • King Khaled International Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riyadh. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.

  • Always wanted to see Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then travel to Al Kharj. Another great place to stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.

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