Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Riyadh and Istanbul share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 19 weekly Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights.
Your RUH to SAW flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, so jetting off to Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with AJet on this route.
Flynas is the most punctual carrier operating RUH to SAW flights, with 79.83% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between RUH and SAW include:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Kuwait Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is Rs27,032. A return ticket right now is Rs55,921. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from RUH to SAW, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a quick drive from RUH.
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
If you're getting in on a late Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SAW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Sabiha Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to SAW in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you want to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key reasons to visit.
