IstanbultoRiyadhFlight Time
IST–RUH · Nonstop
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) to Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH) is about 3h 44m, covering 1,527 miles. Turkish Airlines, flynas, and Saudia fly the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 01:35 to 21:05 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 44m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,527 mi | Nonstop | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Istanbul to Riyadh
Turkish Airlines, flynas, and Saudia operate 5-6/day flights from IST to RUH.
- First departure
- 01:35
- Last departure
- 21:05
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
RUH to IST flights — 4-5/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for IST, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 36 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH) is about 3h 44m, based on the 1,527-mile flying distance.
How far is Istanbul from Riyadh?
Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH) is about 1,527 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Istanbul to Riyadh?
Yes. Turkish Airlines, flynas, and Saudia fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Riyadh?
Turkish Airlines, flynas, Saudia, and flyadeal fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH).
What aircraft fly from Istanbul to Riyadh?
The IST–RUH route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights from SAW