RUHIST4h 30m~2,900 kmDirect
Flights from Riyadh to Istanbul
Best time to fly
Istanbul is mildest and driest from July to September.
Based on typical climate for the destination, not a forecast.
Typical climate in Istanbul
Average daily highs and lows in Istanbul, and how often it rains.
Warmest month
Jul, around 28°C
Mildest months
Jul to Sep
Wettest month
Jan, about 14 rainy days
- Jan: average high 9°C, average low 4°C, 14 days of rain.
- Feb: average high 11°C, average low 4°C, 10 days of rain.
- Mar: average high 12°C, average low 4°C, 13 days of rain.
- Apr: average high 16°C, average low 8°C, 12 days of rain.
- May: average high 20°C, average low 12°C, 11 days of rain.
- Jun: average high 25°C, average low 17°C, 10 days of rain.
- Jul: average high 28°C, average low 20°C, 5 days of rain.
- Aug: average high 28°C, average low 21°C, 6 days of rain.
- Sep: average high 25°C, average low 18°C, 8 days of rain.
- Oct: average high 20°C, average low 14°C, 9 days of rain.
- Nov: average high 16°C, average low 10°C, 10 days of rain.
- Dec: average high 12°C, average low 7°C, 13 days of rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A typical flight from Riyadh to Istanbul takes about 4h 30m.
The route from Riyadh to Istanbul covers approximately 2,900 km.
Yes, direct flights are available from Riyadh to Istanbul, taking approximately 4h 30m.
Flights to Istanbul arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST).
3 airlines operate this route, including Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Flynas.