Flying from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Istanbul and Riyadh are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
There are 19 Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport flights each week.
To ensure you catch your SAW to RUH flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport, so jetting off to Riyadh (and then visiting more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is AJet.
With 67.92% of its services landing on schedule, Flynas is the most punctual carrier operating SAW to RUH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SAW and RUH:
Cairo Airport
Madinah Airport
Trabzon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
$79 is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. A return flight starts from $175. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from SAW to RUH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Istanbul Sabiha Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SAW? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Hop off your Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a handy option within easy reach of RUH, unpack your bags at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Grab a Riyadh Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Riyadh Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
Riyadh Airport to the center of Riyadh has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometers away.
Getting to the center by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Riyadh in March.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Riyadh Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Riyadh, now it's time to explore other corners of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 386 kilometers north-east to Dammam to check off its leading sights. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Thinking about other notable places to go in Saudi Arabia? Head 137 kilometers south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is just one of the highlights in the area.




