Flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Flights from King Khaled International to Istanbul Airport are operated by 5 airliners including Aeroflot, Flyadeal, Saudia, Pakistan International Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The flight from King Khaled International to Istanbul Airport is approximately 2,457 Kilometers which is 1,526 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 3 Hours 42 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. To obtain the best prices for Istanbul Airport flights than book well in advance. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from King Khaled International , so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from King Khaled International (RUH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines333333306:5018:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines222222206:5011:40VIEW FLIGHTS
Saudia222222114:5020:00VIEW FLIGHTS
Flyadeal111111120:0020:00VIEW FLIGHTS
Aeroflot111111014:5014:50VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK141, TK143 and TK145 with times between 06:50 and 18:05.

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Turkish Airlines direct at thy.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
06:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5141
Turkish AirlinesTK141
11:25
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5145
Turkish AirlinesTK145
14:50
AirlineFlight  No
AeroflotSU4115
SaudiaSV263
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK143
20:00
AirlineFlight  No
SaudiaSV6473
FlyadealF3573
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Tuesday
07:20
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5141
Turkish AirlinesTK141
11:25
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5145
Turkish AirlinesTK145
14:50
AirlineFlight  No
AeroflotSU4115
SaudiaSV263
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK143
20:00
AirlineFlight  No
SaudiaSV6473
FlyadealF3573
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Wednesday
06:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5141
Turkish AirlinesTK141
11:25
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5145
Turkish AirlinesTK145
14:50
AirlineFlight  No
AeroflotSU4115
SaudiaSV263
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK143
20:00
AirlineFlight  No
SaudiaSV6473
FlyadealF3573
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Thursday
06:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5141
Turkish AirlinesTK141
11:25
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5145
Turkish AirlinesTK145
14:50
AirlineFlight  No
AeroflotSU4115
SaudiaSV263
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK143
20:00
AirlineFlight  No
SaudiaSV6473
FlyadealF3573
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Friday
06:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5141
Turkish AirlinesTK141
11:40
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5145
Turkish AirlinesTK145
14:50
AirlineFlight  No
AeroflotSU4115
SaudiaSV263
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK143
20:00
AirlineFlight  No
SaudiaSV6473
FlyadealF3573
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Saturday
06:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5141
Turkish AirlinesTK141
11:25
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5145
Turkish AirlinesTK145
14:50
AirlineFlight  No
AeroflotSU4115
SaudiaSV263
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK143
20:00
AirlineFlight  No
SaudiaSV6473
FlyadealF3573
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Sunday
07:20
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5141
Turkish AirlinesTK141
11:25
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5145
Turkish AirlinesTK145
14:50
AirlineFlight  No
SaudiaSV263
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK143
20:00
AirlineFlight  No
FlyadealF3573
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Riyadh RUH to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Riyadh RUH to Istanbul IST is £62.37 ($78 €75.06)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Riyadh RUH to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Riyadh RUH to Istanbul IST is £121.53 ($152 €146.26)
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Flight Info FAQ - Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Riyadh to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST): Aeroflot, Flyadeal, Pakistan International Airlines, Saudia, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Riyadh to Istanbul?
The flight from Riyadh to Istanbul is 2,457KM or 1,526 miles.
How long does the flight from Riyadh to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Riyadh to Istanbul takes 3 Hours 42 Minutes.

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