Riyadh to Istanbul (RUH-IST): nonstop upgrade & award space

Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Flynas, and Faso Airways fly nonstop between Riyadh (RUH) and Istanbul (IST), roughly 55 times a week. With Turkish Airlines running most of the schedule, the shape of a week is predictable, which makes an open premium seat on a given date easy to spot and quick to lose. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines and Saudia across every RUH to IST date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

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Riyadh to Istanbul flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for RUH to IST, last checked against our schedule feed on September 6, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

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Scheduled nonstop departures from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST)
Date Flight Airline Departs RUH Arrives IST Duration Aircraft
TK 147Turkish Airlines00:1004:154h 5m32Q
TK 141Turkish Airlines01:4505:454h333
TK 145Turkish Airlines06:2510:304h 5m32Q
SV 263Saudia10:3514:504h 15m321
TK 143Turkish Airlines12:1516:254h 10m7M8
SV 267Saudia13:4518:004h 15m321
F3 573Faso Airways16:0019:503h 50m320
XY 299Flynas16:0519:553h 50m321
TK 147Turkish Airlines00:1004:154h 5m32Q
TK 141Turkish Airlines01:4505:454h333
TK 145Turkish Airlines06:2510:304h 5m32Q
SV 263Saudia10:3514:504h 15m321
TK 143Turkish Airlines12:1516:254h 10m7M8
SV 267Saudia13:4518:004h 15m321
F3 573Faso Airways15:2519:504h 25m320
XY 299Flynas16:0519:553h 50m321
TK 247Turkish Airlines18:1022:154h 5m32Q
TK 141Turkish Airlines01:4505:454h333
TK 145Turkish Airlines06:2510:304h 5m32Q
SV 263Saudia10:4014:504h 10m330
TK 143Turkish Airlines12:1516:254h 10m73H
SV 267Saudia13:4518:004h 15m321
F3 573Faso Airways15:2519:504h 25m320
XY 299Flynas16:0519:553h 50m321
TK 147Turkish Airlines00:1004:154h 5m32Q
TK 141Turkish Airlines01:4505:403h 55m333
TK 145Turkish Airlines06:2510:304h 5m32Q
SV 263Saudia10:3514:504h 15m321
TK 143Turkish Airlines12:1516:254h 10m73H
SV 267Saudia13:4518:004h 15m321
F3 573Faso Airways15:2519:504h 25m320
XY 299Flynas16:0519:553h 50m321
TK 147Turkish Airlines00:1004:154h 5m32Q
TK 141Turkish Airlines01:4505:454h332
TK 145Turkish Airlines06:2510:304h 5m32Q
SV 263Saudia10:4014:504h 10m330
TK 143Turkish Airlines12:1516:254h 10m73H
SV 267Saudia13:4518:004h 15m321
F3 573Faso Airways15:2519:504h 25m320
XY 299Flynas16:0519:553h 50m321

Showing the first 40 of 55 scheduled RUH to IST departures across the next 7 days with service. Every remaining date is on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline has not filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are IATA equipment codes as filed, and can change up to departure.

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Award seats on RUH to IST departures

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Airlines flying Riyadh to Istanbul nonstop

Carriers operating RUH to IST nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

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Frequently asked questions about RUH to IST

How far is Istanbul from Riyadh?
RUH to IST covers about 1,511 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the schedule table on this page lists each scheduled departure with its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RUH to IST?
Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Flynas, and Faso Airways fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines and Saudia.
How many flights a week are there from RUH to IST?
About 55 nonstop flights a week run between Riyadh and Istanbul in the current schedule, operated by Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Flynas, and Faso Airways. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.
What time do flights from RUH to IST depart?
Scheduled RUH to IST nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 00:10 and 18:10, local time at Riyadh. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on RUH to IST?
Open the RUH to IST route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Turkish Airlines and Saudia, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

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