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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Riyadh by plane, train, or subway

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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH)plane IST - RUH
8h 6m
SAR 262–921
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, line 4 subway
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane SAW - RUH
3. Take the subway from Airport T3-4 to Kafdsubway
8h 16m

Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

50Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

SAR 249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,539.8 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

flyadeal, Flynas, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH) every 4 hours.

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Riyadh(opens in a new window), Saudi Arabia(opens in a new window)

Riyadh, formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Riyadh

National Museum of Saudi Arabia(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a major national museum in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999, it is part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre in Riyadh.

Al Faisaliyah Center(Opens in a new window)

The Al Faisaliyah Centre (or Al Faisaliah Centre, Arabic: برج الفيصلية) is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the fourth tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre, Burj Rafal and Abraj Al Bait. It is also called Star Dome.

Masmak fort(Opens in a new window)

The Masmak (Arabic: Qaṣr al-Maṣmak قصر المصمك) is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom's history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh, led by Ibn Saud, occurred on 14 January 1902.

Murabba Palace(Opens in a new window)

The Murabba Palace (Qasr al Murabba (the Square in Arabic)) is one of the historic buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The palace was named after its square with the form of 400 by. It is one of the museums in the city.

Places to stay in Riyadh

Braira Al Wezarat(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Convention Center(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Grand Plaza Hotel - Gulf Riyadh(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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