Routes · From RUH

Riyadh (RUH) to Istanbul (SAW) flights

Nonstop from King Khalid International to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

2,394km

1,488 mi, great circle

Flying time

3h 31m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

2.1

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying RUH to SAW

Pegasus Airlines

Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): AJet.

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Istanbul?

About 3h 31m gate to gate for the 2,394 km (1,488 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from RUH to SAW?

Pegasus Airlines, with about 2.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).