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

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1,488 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 18m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XY258+1
XY flyn
32N
1:50 PM
+03
6:10 PM
+03
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF213
VF Valuair
73H
9:15 PM
+03
1:40 AM+1
+03
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC690
PC Pegasus
320
11:55 PM
+03
4:00 AM+1
+03
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC691+1
PC Pegasus
321
5:10 AM
+03 T3
9:40 AM
+03
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF214
VF Valuair
73H
7:02 AM
+03 T5
11:00 AM
+03
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY257+1
XY flyn
32N
8:45 AM
+03 T1
1:00 PM
+03
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pendik, Istanbul to Riyadh
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,488 mi 4h 5m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

SAW–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 1,488 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 7 73H 4h25
XY flynas Also: PC 7 32N 4h20 PC
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
32N Airbus A320neo – XY
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF + XY (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAW to RUH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,718
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 Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric SAW→RUH IST→RUH
Distance from SAW 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 21 65
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,488 mi / 2,394 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 25m.
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.

SAW–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance1,488 mi / 2,394 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,488 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Valuair and flynas. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SAW to RUH. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BAH, GVA, FCO, KHI, VIE, ZRH, AMS, ATH, BEY, SHJ, HTY, DOH, DMM, AMM, HBE, MCT, SSH, JED, AUH, DXB, TBS, MED, CAI, TZX, GYD, CDG, FRA and CMN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RUH to SAW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IST. 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 SAW to RUH

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair and flynas. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAW to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to RUH ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,488 miles (2,394 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).