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Riyadh Istanbul
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Thu, 15 Aug RUH - IST
Sun, 18 Aug IST - RUH
£155 £147
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Wed, 07 Aug RUH - IST
£58 £55
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Tue, 20 Aug RUH - IST
Fri, 23 Aug IST - RUH
£138 £130
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Thu, 01 Aug RUH - IST
Sat, 03 Aug IST - RUH
£267
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Mon, 05 Aug RUH - SAW
Thu, 08 Aug SAW - RUH
£181 £180
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Sun, 11 Aug SAW - RUH
£195 £189
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
49% Trains in Istanbul are 49% cheaper than in Riyadh.
Riyadh £0.82
Istanbul £0.42
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
8% The average meal is 8% more expensive in Istanbul than in Riyadh.
Riyadh £6.5
Istanbul £7.05
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 42.77 TRY
1 TRY = 0.03 GBP
Last checked on 25 July 2024
Distance: 1525 miles
Riyadh airports
King Khaled Intl (RUH) How far from city centre: 6 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

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Prices for tickets from Riyadh to Istanbul 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.

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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 Riyadh and Istanbul, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

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Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Riyadh to Istanbul 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 Riyadh to Istanbul

How long does the flight take to go from Riyadh to Istanbul?
The total flight time between Riyadh and Istanbul is of around 04:43 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,572 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 Riyadh to Istanbul at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is 55£. 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 Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Riyadh?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 0.59 GBP, 81% cheaper than Riyadh, with a fare of 3.09 GBP, while train tickets costs 49% less in Istanbul: 0.42 GBP against 0.82 GBP in Riyadh. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 7.05 GBP in Istanbul, 8% more than the 6.50 GBP in Riyadh. The price of the coffee is around 32% cheaper in Istanbul, with an average of 2.35 GBP, while in Riyadh the coffee costs 3.45 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Istanbul?
The most popular months to book a trip from Riyadh to Istanbul are December, July and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Riyadh to Istanbul?
The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Riyadh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Istanbul from Riyadh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, November and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Riyadh - Istanbul.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Riyadh to Istanbul?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Riyadh. 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 Riyadh and Istanbul?
The main airport route flying between Riyadh and Istanbul is: King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Pegasus Airlines.
  • Flynas.
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find Riyadh - Istanbul flights between King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Riyadh to Istanbul are:
Egyptair, stopping in Cairo for 1375 minutes minimum.
  • Air Arabia, with 125 minutes scale in Sharjah.
  • Emirates, with 105 minutes scale in Dubai.
Flight Duration 4 h and 43 m Flights between Riyadh and Istanbul take, on average, 4 h and 43 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £55 Cheapest price for a flight between Riyadh and Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport King Khaled Intl The airport King Khaled Intl is the departure airport operating flights between Riyadh and Istanbul
Arriving Airport Istanbul Airport Flights departing Riyadh with Istanbul as destination arrive at Istanbul Airport

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