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Route details
2443 km
Distance
Flight prices to Istanbul
$150 – $236
Price range (Roundtrip)
Direct flights to Istanbul
and 1 more airline
Weather now
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+54°F
Rain
Airports
IST
14km
SAW
31km
ISL
35km
Flight prices from Riyadh to Istanbul
Typically the return flight from Riyadh to Istanbul costs about that much:
From:
Riyadh
Dammam
Milan
Jeddah
$150 – $236
$150
Cheap
$179
Average price
$236
Expensive
Our users typically choose flights from Riyadh to Istanbul within this price range. If you come across prices over $236, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.
Lars
Founder, CEO
The prices on this route are quite stable: $150 – $236. Make sure to keep an eye on them once in a while, and book when it is convenient, which is around 2-3 weeks before the departure.
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Riyadh to Istanbul flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that May might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $80 to $187. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be September with a price range of $141 – $277.
Lars
Founder, CEO
Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be May. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.
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Is Istanbul an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Riyadh to Istanbul with other routes:
Cheap
Price per kilometer: 0.07 $ / km
Flight prices to Istanbul ($150 – $236) are pretty cheap compared to other destinations.
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Direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul
There are 5 airlines that fly directly from Riyadh to Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, Saudia, FAI rent-a-jet, flynas, Pegasus if you are departing from Riyadh. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from King Khalid International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Thursday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul
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The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.
Airlines that have connecting flights from Riyadh to Istanbul
There are 10 other airlines that fly from Riyadh to Istanbul, including Flydubai, Saudia, British Airways, Emirates and others.
Flydubai
Saudia
British Airways
Emirates
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Founder, CEO
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Airports in Istanbul and Riyadh
Istanbul has 3 airports and Riyadh has 1 airport.
Istanbul
Riyadh
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
http://www.ataturkairport.com/14 km from Istanbul city center.
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Taxi~30 Min.
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Shuttle~32 Min.
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Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
31 km from Istanbul city center.
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Taxi~30 Min.
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Bus~115 Min.
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Shuttle~30 Min.
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Subway~70 Min.
Istanbul Airport (ISL)
http://istanbulhavalimani.aero/35 km from Istanbul city center.
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Which airport in Istanbul is better?
The closest airport to Istanbul city center is Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), trip will take 32 min. Most airlines like Turkish Airlines, Saudia, FAI rent-a-jet, flynas with direct flights are flying to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
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Founder, CEO
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Where to stay in Istanbul
Find the right accommodation in Istanbul with Avionero:
8.2
Santa Ottoman Hotel
Istiklal Cad. Kurabiye Sok. No:1 Taksim
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Mini Bar • Currency Exchange
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Ata Hotel Kumburgaz
Merkez Mah.Umut Cad.No:1
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Safe-Deposit Box • Conference Room(s)
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Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah.
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle
8.0
Star Hotel Istanbul
Cankurtaran Mah. Akbiyik Cad No:16
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Multilingual Staff
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Parmada Hotel Old City
Kemalpasa Mahallesi, Ordu Cadddesi No:74 Laleli, Fatih
24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning • Currency Exchange
Planning a trip from Riyadh to Istanbul? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Istanbul looks currently:
Wed, 22 January
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+54°F
Rain
3 m/s
76 %
Thu, 23 January
☀️
+52°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
78 %
Fri, 24 January
☁️
+54°F
Broken clouds
2 m/s
64 %
Sat, 25 January
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+46°F
Rain
7 m/s
86 %
Sun, 26 January
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+52°F
Rain
4 m/s
79 %
Mon, 27 January
⛅️
+50°F
Few clouds
4 m/s
74 %
Tue, 28 January
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+48°F
Broken clouds
3 m/s
75 %
Wed, 29 January
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+50°F
Rain
3 m/s
61 %
Thu, 30 January
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+46°F
Rain
4 m/s
87 %
Fri, 31 January
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+50°F
Scattered clouds
7 m/s
70 %
Sat, 01 February
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+46°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
68 %
Sun, 02 February
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+46°F
Rain
8 m/s
72 %
Mon, 03 February
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+43°F
Snow
8 m/s
60 %
Tue, 04 February
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+39°F
Snow
7 m/s
54 %
Wed, 05 February
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+43°F
Rain
8 m/s
68 %
Thu, 06 February
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+39°F
Rain
8 m/s
94 %
Monthly weather
Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Istanbul will be like?
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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Istanbul.
CO₂-e emission on the Riyadh – Istanbul route
Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Istanbul:
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From 891 kg to 891 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the Riyadh to Istanbul route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.
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45 - 45 trees
are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)
Offset CO2-e emission on Riyadh – Istanbul flight
To reduce your own impact from flying to Istanbul, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:
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FAQ
Flying from Riyadh to Istanbul? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Istanbul has?
There are 3 of airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul Airport. The closest one is Istanbul Ataturk Airport which is 14 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Riyadh and Istanbul?
A passenger flying direct from Riyadh to Istanbul will travel around 2443 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Riyadh to Istanbul?
You should expect a flight time of around 2h 18m – 4h 50m.
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How much does it cost to fly from Riyadh to Istanbul?
The following factors could affect the price: seasonality, how early you book your flight, luggage inclusion, direct verses stopover flight, etc.
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What’s the weather like in Istanbul?
On average you could expect +45°F in February to +77°F in August. Currently, it is Rain and +54°F in Istanbul.
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Is there a direct connection between Riyadh and Istanbul?
Yes, there are direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul. You can fly to Istanbul 7 days a week: Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Friday, Monday, Sunday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Riyadh to Istanbul?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Riyadh to Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, Saudia, FAI rent-a-jet, flynas, Pegasus.
About Avionero
Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Istanbul.
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4 things to know about Avionero:
We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
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