Flights from Istanbul Flights to Riyadh

Direct flights from Istanbul to Riyadh

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Last updated on: 04-08-2026

Istanbul

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

RUH

King Khalid International Airport

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Distance

1,525 miles · (2,454 km)

Flight time

4 hours and 15 minutes

Airlines

flyadeal
Flynas
Saudi Arabian
Turkish Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321 (sharklets)
Airbus A321-100/200
Airbus A321neo
Airbus A330
Airbus A330-200
Airbus A330-300
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Istanbul to Riyadh Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to Riyadh. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to RUH, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Riyadh

What is the best time to visit Riyadh?

🏜️ Desert

Desert destinations like Riyadh are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.

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Riyadh is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.

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Airlines flying from Istanbul to Riyadh

Airline-specific flight schedules from Istanbul to Riyadh

In total there are 4 airlines operating nonstop flights from Istanbul IST to Riyadh RUH. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their IST RUH flight schedule.

flyadeal (F3)

Flynas (XY)

Saudi Arabian (SV)

Turkish Airlines (TK)

flyadeal flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Riyadh

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Flynas flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Riyadh

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Saudi Arabian flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Riyadh

Saudi Arabian is a member of SkyTeam

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Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Riyadh

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

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Istanbul to Riyadh Flights

Flights from IST to RUH are operated 53 times a week, with an average of 8 flights per day. Departure times vary between 01:05 - 21:50. The earliest flight departs at 01:05, the last flight departs at 21:50. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to Riyadh takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Riyadh is 1,525 miles (or 2,454 km).

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