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Price Insights
Price Level
HighLowest Price
$149Typical Range
$90$135
Price History
- 14 Aug $127
- 15 Aug $109
- 16 Aug $109
- 17 Aug $109
- 18 Aug $112
- 19 Aug $109
- 20 Aug $109
- 21 Aug $109
- 22 Aug $109
- 23 Aug $109
- 24 Aug $109
- 25 Aug $112
- 26 Aug $109
- 27 Aug $104
- 28 Aug $104
- 29 Aug $104
- 30 Aug $103
- 31 Aug $103
- 1 Sep $109
- 2 Sep $109
- 3 Sep $109
- 4 Sep $109
- 5 Sep $109
- 6 Sep $109
- 7 Sep $109
- 8 Sep $109
- 9 Sep $88
- 10 Sep $88
- 11 Sep $88
- 12 Sep $88
- 13 Sep $88
- 14 Sep $71
- 15 Sep $50
- 16 Sep $50
- 17 Sep $50
- 18 Sep $50
- 19 Sep $50
- 20 Sep $50
- 21 Sep $50
- 22 Sep $101
- 23 Sep $73
- 24 Sep $73
- 25 Sep $73
- 26 Sep $73
- 27 Sep $51
- 28 Sep $51
- 29 Sep $81
- 30 Sep $81
- 1 Oct $81
- 2 Oct $81
- 3 Oct $81
- 4 Oct $81
- 5 Oct $144
- 6 Oct $152
- 7 Oct $141
- 8 Oct $152
- 9 Oct $152
- 10 Oct $152
- 11 Oct $157
- 12 Oct $149
- 13 Oct $149
- 14 Oct $149
Airlines Flying This Route
Flyadeal
Pegasus Airlines
Saudia
Turkish Airlines
AJet
Flynas
Airports on this route
Flying from Riyadh
- RUH
King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh
Arriving in Istanbul
- IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
- SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul
Recently found flights
Prices checked 15 Oct 3:40 AM
- Flynas29 Oct
16:10
RUH
4h 15mDirect20:25
IST
Cheapest$149per person - Flyadeal29 Oct
15:45
RUH
4h 15mDirect20:00
IST
$157per person - Turkish Airlines29 Oct
13:25
RUH
4h 25mDirect17:50
IST
$316per person - Turkish Airlines29 Oct
00:55
RUH
4h 25mDirect05:20
IST
$316per person - Saudia29 Oct
14:10
RUH
4h 20mDirect18:30
IST
$348per person - Saudia29 Oct
10:25
RUH
4h 20mDirect14:45
IST
$348per person
Best time to fly
Among the months with available fare data, September had the lowest observed fare, from $50.
Istanbul is mildest and driest from July to September.
Based on typical climate for the destination, not a forecast.
Typical climate in Istanbul
Average daily highs and lows in Istanbul, and how often it rains.
Warmest month
Jul, around 28°C
Mildest months
Jul to Sep
Wettest month
Jan, about 14 rainy days
- Jan: average high 9°C, average low 4°C, 14 days of rain.
- Feb: average high 11°C, average low 4°C, 10 days of rain.
- Mar: average high 12°C, average low 4°C, 13 days of rain.
- Apr: average high 16°C, average low 8°C, 12 days of rain.
- May: average high 20°C, average low 12°C, 11 days of rain.
- Jun: average high 25°C, average low 17°C, 10 days of rain.
- Jul: average high 28°C, average low 20°C, 5 days of rain.
- Aug: average high 28°C, average low 21°C, 6 days of rain.
- Sep: average high 25°C, average low 18°C, 8 days of rain.
- Oct: average high 20°C, average low 14°C, 9 days of rain.
- Nov: average high 16°C, average low 10°C, 10 days of rain.
- Dec: average high 12°C, average low 7°C, 13 days of rain.
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Tips for Cheaper Flights
Book Early
For flights from Riyadh to Istanbul, booking 2-3 months in advance typically offers the best prices.
Fly Mid-Week
Tuesday to Thursday flights are often cheaper than weekend departures on this route.
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Be Flexible
Shifting your dates by a day or two can save significantly on Riyadh to Istanbul flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical flight from Riyadh to Istanbul takes about 3h 55m.
Yes, direct flights are available from Riyadh to Istanbul, taking approximately 3h 55m.
Flights to Istanbul arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
6 airlines operate this route, including Flyadeal, Pegasus Airlines, Saudia, Turkish Airlines.
Among the months with available fare data, September had the lowest observed fares from Riyadh to Istanbul.