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Flights between Riyadh (RUH) and Pendik, Istanbul (SAW)

King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia ↔ Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Turkey

A direct route between Riyadh and Pendik, Istanbul appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 16 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

AJet (VF)Pegasus (PC)
Distance
2,394 km
1,488 miles
Est. flight time
3h 30m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Saudi Arabia

Jan
21°
26/16
10mm
Feb
24°
29/19
8mm
Mar
28°
33/23
25mm
Apr
33°
38/28
30mm
May
38°
43/33
5mm
Jun
41°
46/36
0mm
Jul
42°
47/37
0mm
Aug
42°
47/37
0mm
Sep
40°
45/35
0mm
Oct
35°
40/30
2mm
Nov
28°
33/23
25mm
Dec
23°
28/18
15mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Saudi Arabia: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Riyadh from Pendik, Istanbul?

Riyadh (RUH) and Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) are around 2,394 km (1,488 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 30m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the RUH–SAW route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include AJet, Pegasus. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Pendik, Istanbul?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Turkey?

Across Turkey, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Saudi Arabia and Turkey?

The UK FCDO currently rates Saudi Arabia as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Turkey as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.