Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST): Flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 1,526 miles (2,456 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam and Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Antakya, Aleppo and Damascus and more.
How many miles RUH to IST costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia | 11,500 | $82.90–444 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $80.90–92 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 18,000–23,000 | $102.90–514 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 23,000 | $52.90–354 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 24,000 | $77.90–89 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 25,000 | $92.90–304 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 25,500 | $72.90–464 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $72.90–464 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000 | $72.90–464 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $72.90–464 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 36,000 | $103.30–210.40 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $147.70–508.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from RUH to IST
- FlyadealNot in an alliance
- FlynasNot in an alliance
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book RUH to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Saudia
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Saudia
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
RUH to IST with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Antakya (HTY)Flynas, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Aleppo (ALP)Syrian Air the whole wayRBRB
- Via Damascus (DAM)Syrian Air the whole wayRBRB
- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines the whole way
- Via Gassim (ELQ)Saudia, then Flynas
- Via Amman (ADJ)Flyadeal, then Royal Jordanian
- Via Antalya (AYT)Flynas and Saudia, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole wayR5
- Via Aqaba (AQJ)Royal Jordanian, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9
+1J9 - Via Bodrum (BJV)Flynas and Saudia, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Trabzon (TZX)Flynas, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Madinah (MED)Saudia the whole way
- Via Sharm el Sheikh (SSH)Saudia and Flynas, then Turkish Airlines and Air CairoSM
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir and Air Cairo the whole way
+6SM
RUH to IST: common questions
How many miles does RUH to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 11,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000), Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (18,000–23,000) and Etihad Guest (23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RUH to IST?
Flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Riyadh from Istanbul by plane?
Riyadh (RUH) and Istanbul (IST) are 1,526 miles (2,456 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RUH to IST award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Riyadh and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Antakya (HTY), Aleppo (ALP), Damascus (DAM), Beirut (BEY) and Gassim (ELQ). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Syrian Air through Aleppo.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.