Direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)

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Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

RUH

King Khalid International Airport

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Istanbul (Sabiha)

Turkey

Turkey

SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance
1,486 miles  ·  (2,391 km)
Flight time
4 hours and 10 minutes
Airlines
  • AJet
  • Flynas
  • Pegasus
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321-100/200
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha) Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha). The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from RUH to SAW, 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 Istanbul (Sabiha)

What is the best time to visit Istanbul (Sabiha)?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near Istanbul (Sabiha) are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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Istanbul (Sabiha) is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)

Airline-specific flight schedules from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Riyadh RUH to Istanbul (Sabiha) SAW. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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AJet flight schedulefrom Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)

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Flynas
Flynas flight schedulefrom Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)

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Pegasus flight schedulefrom Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)

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Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha) Flights

Flights from RUH to SAW are operated 13 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 01:20 - 09:10. The earliest flight departs at 01:20, the last flight departs at 09:10. 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 Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha) takes 4 hours and 10 minutes. The flight distance between Riyadh and Istanbul (Sabiha) is 1,486 miles (or 2,391 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Istanbul (Sabiha)?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul (Sabiha): Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST).

How many flights per week are there from RUH to SAW?

There are 13 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha) (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)?

4 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha).

How far is Istanbul (Sabiha) from Riyadh?

The distance from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha) is 1,486 miles (2,391 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from RUH airport to SAW airport?

AJet, Flynas and Pegasus are flying nonstop from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha).

What alliances have direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)?

There are no alliances flying direct from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha) at the moment.

What classes are available from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)?

Aircraft types that fly from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha):

  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321-100/200
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

What is the earliest flight departing from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)?

The earliest flight departs at 01:20 from Riyadh and arrives at 05:30 at Istanbul (Sabiha).

What is the latest flight available from Riyadh to Istanbul (Sabiha)?

The latest flight departs at 09:10 from Riyadh and arrives at 13:00 at Istanbul (Sabiha).

Popular flights from Riyadh via Istanbul (Sabiha)

Non-stop flights from RUH to SAW

1,486 miles (2,391 km)  ·  4h 10m

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  • 02:50

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  • 05:10

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  • 13:00

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