Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Riyadh and Istanbul are in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Choose from 70 weekly King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. The 01:10 departure with Pegasus is the earliest you can take. Flynas operates the last service of the day at 20:15.
To ensure you get on your RUH to SAW flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Istanbul (and then other parts of Türkiye (Turkey)) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Pegasus.
Flynas is the most punctual carrier offering RUH to SAW flights, with 73.04% of its services landing on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between RUH and SAW include:
Kuwait International Airport
Cairo International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
ج.م. 2,310 is the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 4,659. These prices can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from RUH to SAW by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RUH to SAW by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from RUH arrive on schedule 86.76% of the time.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near RUH:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're getting in on a late King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Istanbul in April.
When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RUH to SAW sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among its highlights.
