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Istanbul Riyadh
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Thu, 23 May SAW - RUH
Mon, 27 May RUH - SAW
£133 £131
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Sat, 01 Jun IST - RUH
£47 £42
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Fri, 03 May SAW - RUH
Sun, 05 May RUH - SAW
£133 £131
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Thu, 09 May SAW - RUH
Sun, 12 May RUH - SAW
£134 £132
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
95% Trains are 95% more expensive in Riyadh than in Istanbul.
Istanbul £0.44
Riyadh £0.86
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
13% A meal in Riyadh is 13% cheaper than a meal in Istanbul.
Istanbul £7.42
Riyadh £6.44
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 4.72 SAR
1 SAR = 0.22 GBP
Last checked on 25 April 2024
Distance: 1525 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles
Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles
Riyadh airports
King Khaled Intl (RUH) How far from city centre: 6 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Istanbul to Riyadh

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2. Can the price of my tickets from Istanbul to Riyadh change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Istanbul to Riyadh may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Istanbul to Riyadh on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Istanbul and Riyadh, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Istanbul to Riyadh airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Riyadh

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Riyadh?
The total flight time between Istanbul and Riyadh is of around 04:16 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,525 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Riyadh at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh is 42£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Riyadh expensive to visit compared to Istanbul?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Riyadh costs an average of 3.22 GBP, 419% more expensive than Istanbul, with a fare of 0.62 GBP, while train tickets costs 95% more in Riyadh: 0.86 GBP against 0.44 GBP in Istanbul. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.44 GBP in Riyadh, 13% less than the 7.42 GBP in Istanbul. The price of the coffee is around 64% more expensive in Riyadh, with an average of 3.72 GBP , while in Istanbul the coffee costs 2.27 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Riyadh?
The most popular months to book a trip from Istanbul to Riyadh are July, December and April, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Riyadh?
The best time of the year to go to Riyadh when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Riyadh from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, February and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Riyadh.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Istanbul to Riyadh?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Saudi Arabia may apply when travelling from Istanbul. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Riyadh?
The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Riyadh is: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to King Khaled Intl (RUH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Pegasus Airlines.
  • Flynas.
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find Istanbul - Riyadh flights between Istanbul Airport (IST) to King Khaled Intl (RUH) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Istanbul to Riyadh are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Istanbul to Riyadh are:
  • Air Arabia, stoping in Sharjah for 130 minutes minimun.
  • Egyptair, with 135 minutes scale in Cairo.
  • Egyptair, with 135 minutes scale in Cairo.
Flight Duration 4 h and 16 m Flights between Istanbul and Riyadh take, on average, 4 h and 16 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £42 Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and Riyadh found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Istanbul Airport The airport Istanbul Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Istanbul and Riyadh
Arriving Airport King Khaled Intl Flights departing Istanbul with Riyadh as destination arrive at King Khaled Intl

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