Istanbul to Riyadh (IST–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK4902
TK Turkish
32Q
2:00 AM
+03
5:50 AM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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SV264
SV Saudia
330
5:58 PM
+03
10:12 PM
+03
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
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F3574
F3 flyadeal
320
8:55 PM
+03
1:00 AM+1
+03
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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XY300
XY flyn
737
9:20 PM
+03
1:00 AM+1
+03
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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TK141
TK Turkish
332
2:20 AM
+03 T5
6:35 AM
+03
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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TK4907
TK Turkish
32Q
6:55 AM
+03 T5
11:10 AM
+03
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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TK145
TK Turkish
332
9:06 AM
+03 T5
10:40 AM
+03
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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SV263
SV Saudia
330
11:06 AM
+03 T2
3:29 PM
+03
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
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TK143
TK Turkish
333
2:32 PM
+03 T5
6:40 PM
+03
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
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XY299
XY flyn
737
5:47 PM
+03 T1
10:30 PM
+03
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
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F3573
F3 flyadeal
320
6:30 PM
+03 T1
10:30 PM
+03
4h
M T W T F S S
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TK147
TK Turkish
332
8:10 PM
+03 T5
12:25 AM+1
+03
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Istanbul to Riyadh
4 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 1,527 mi 3h 40m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

IST–RUH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. flyadeal, Saudia and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 1,527 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F3 flyadeal 7 320 4h05
SV Saudia 7 330 4h14 SkyTeam
XY flynas 7 737 3h40
TK Turkish Airlines 2 32Q 3h50 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F3
32Q Airbus A321neo – TK
330 Airbus A330 – SV
737 Boeing 737-700 – XY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F3 + XY (14 flights/wk, 61%)
SkyTeam: SV (7 flights/wk, 30%)
Star Alliance: TK (2 flights/wk, 9%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to RUH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,371
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric IST→RUH SAW→RUH
Distance from IST 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 23 7
Flight time 3h 40m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of IST with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Riyadh is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,527 mi / 2,458 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m to 4h 14m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Saudi Arabia. Apply through the official portal at visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa costs around SAR 535 (including insurance), is valid for one year with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes 24 to 48 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Medical insurance from a Saudi-approved provider is mandatory and included in the eVisa fee.

Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

IST–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance1,527 mi / 2,458 km
Flight time3h 40m to 4h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights23 out / 50 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 3h 40m to 4h 14m. The route covers 1,527 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines and flynas.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from IST to RUH. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD, GVA, ATH, DOH, AMM, JED, BEY, MED, SHJ, CMN, CAI, BAH, VIE, DXB, AUH, MCT, LHR, FRA, CDG, BKK, LHE, FCO, DAC, ZRH, ORD, DEL, AMS, SVO, BOM, CAN, PVG, HKG, JFK, PEK, IAD and MNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RUH to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IST to RUH

İstanbul Airport (IST) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines and flynas. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IST to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to RUH ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,527 miles (2,458 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW).