Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Riyadh
Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Riyadh
Looking for cheap flights from Istanbul to Riyadh? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Istanbul to Riyadh vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Istanbul to Riyadh for specific travel dates.
2026-12-27
IST - RUH
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $84.9
2026-12-28
IST - RUH
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $84.9
2026-12-01
IST - RUH
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 11,500 Pts + $27.8
2026-12-02
IST - RUH
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 11,500 Pts + $27.8
2027-01-02
IST - RUH
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 11,500 Pts + $27.9
2026-12-27
IST - RUH
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $72.9
Istanbul to Riyadh flight facts
Distance
1,527 mi
2,457 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Riyadh is in the same time zone as Istanbul.
Airports in Istanbul
IST · Istanbul
Airports in Riyadh
RUH · King Khaled Intl
Premium cabin flights from Istanbul to Riyadh
Premium cabin
2026-12-05
IST - RUH
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $27.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-06
IST - RUH
Business | Non stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $27.9
Premium cabin
2026-12-12
IST - RUH
Business | Non stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $27.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
IST - RUH
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 37,000 Pts + $32.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
IST - RUH
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 37,000 Pts + $32.5
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
IST - RUH
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $27.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 34,000 Pts or $82
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh
From Pts or $277
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
From Pts or $243
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Istanbul to Riyadh depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Istanbul to Riyadh.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Istanbul to Riyadh.
Istanbul and Riyadh are about 1,527 miles (2,457 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,527-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Riyadh is in the same time zone as Istanbul.
Departures from Istanbul: Istanbul (IST). Arrivals in Riyadh: King Khaled Intl (RUH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Riyadh, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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