RiyadhIstanbulDirect FlightsRUH–IST
Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
Flight time from RUH to IST is estimated at about 3h 44m, based on the 1,527-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 5/day across 4 captured airlines, with Turkish Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 00:10 to 16:30 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 44m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,527 mi | 5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for RUH to IST
Our current provider sample includes 5/day from RUH to IST across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 5, 2, 1.
- First departure
- 00:10
- Last departure
- 16:30
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Airbus A330 · Terminal 5 | 00:1001:25 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to RUH flights — 5-6/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for RUH to IST, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 35 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from RUH to IST?
The RUH to IST flight time is estimated at about 3h 44m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is RUH from IST?
RUH to IST is about 1,527 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from RUH to IST?
Our current provider sample for RUH to IST includes Turkish Airlines, Saudia, flyadeal, flynas. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from RUH to IST?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for RUH to IST include Airbus A320 family, Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Airbus A330.