Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul Starting at $79

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$79

Valuair
Valuair
Direct flight
4h 15m
04/18/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Istanbul departs on 04/18/2025, is operated by Valuair and costs $79

Cheapest round trip flight

$152

Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Direct flight
8h 40m
04/16/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Riyadh to Istanbul departs on 04/16/2025, is operated by Pegasus Airlines and costs $152

The fastest flight

4h 10m

Fastest flight from Riyadh to Istanbul takes 4h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

4:40 AM

Latest flight

2:55 AM

Average flight duration

4h 22m

Direct flights count

78

Distance

2430km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Riyadh and Istanbul is 2430km (1507 miles). The average flight duration is 4h 22m. There are 78 direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul. Riyadh and Istanbul are in the same time zone. Flights from Riyadh begin at 4:40 AM. The latest flight from Riyadh departs at 2:55 AM.

Airfare from Riyadh to Istanbul by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul

May 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$59
June 2025
Highest price
on average:
$181
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Riyadh — Istanbul route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $79

Starting at $84

Starting at $84

Starting at $98

Starting at $123

Starting at $152

Direct Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Istanbul city image

RiyadhIstanbul

RUHIST

04/17/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK143

Starting at $500

Istanbul city image

RiyadhIstanbul

RUHIST

04/17/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Valuair

VF214

Starting at $170

Istanbul city image

RiyadhIstanbul

RUHIST

04/18/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Valuair

VF214

Starting at $93

Istanbul city image

RiyadhIstanbul

RUHIST

04/20/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Nas Air

XY299

Starting at $135

Istanbul city image

RiyadhIstanbul

RUHIST

04/20/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Valuair

VF214

Starting at $133

Istanbul city image

RiyadhIstanbul

RUHIST

04/22/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Pegasus Airlines

PC691

Starting at $92

Istanbul city image

RiyadhIstanbul

RUHIST

04/23/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Flyadeal

F34198

Starting at $93

Istanbul city image

RiyadhIstanbul

RUHIST

04/24/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Nas Air

XY257

Starting at $98

Istanbul city image

RiyadhIstanbul

RUHIST

04/25/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Nas Air

XY257

Starting at $114

Istanbul city image

RiyadhIstanbul

RUHIST

04/26/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Nas Air

XY257

Starting at $149

Schedule of direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Riyadh to Istanbul:

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Every day

Starting at $89

Nas Air

Nas Air

Every day

Starting at $89

Valuair

Valuair

Su, Mo, Th, Fr, and Sa

Starting at $92

Flyadeal

Flyadeal

Every day

Starting at $83

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Every day

Starting at $233

Saudia

Saudia

Every day

Starting at $235

Riyadh airports overview

RUH
+4
Valuair
Pegasus Airlines
Flyadeal
Airlines flying to this airport
$50
Starting at
$103
on average

Istanbul airports overview

IST
Nas Air
Oman Air
Aegean Airlines
Flyadeal
Airlines flying to this airport
$50
Starting at
$78-35%
on average
SAW
Nas Air
Valuair
Pegasus Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$85
Starting at
$106
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Riyadh to Istanbul?

The cheapest flight ticket from Riyadh to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $79

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Riyadh — Istanbul?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Riyadh to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Riyadh to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: May, April, February.

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul?

The fastest flights from Riyadh to Istanbul start from 4 hours 10 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Riyadh to Istanbul?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Riyadh — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, Valuair, Nas Air

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Riyadh to Istanbul

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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Istanbul image
RiyadhIstanbul

April 18

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

$120

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