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Flight deals from Istanbul to Riga International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Riga International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $319. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riga.$288 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Riga International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
Riga.$311 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with AJet and Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Riga International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.
Riga.$316 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Riga.$316 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Sun, 24 May.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Riga.$319 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Riga International on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.
Riga.$336 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $336, select.
Riga.$336 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $336, select.
Riga.$338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
Riga.$338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
Riga.$340 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.
Riga.$340 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.
Riga.$344 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.
Riga.$348 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $348, select.
Riga.$352 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.
Riga.$354 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Riga International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $354, select.
Riga.$360 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $360, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Riga International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Riga International flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from $288
Apr
from $319
May
from $316
Jun
from $340
Jul
from $338
Aug
from $401
Sep
from $311
Oct
from $316
Nov
from $366
Dec
from $354
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Istanbul to Riga International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Riga below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riga International.

Riga International

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Istanbul to Riga: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$288
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time3 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week86

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Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Riga International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Riga International is $288. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Riga International.
Turkish Airlines, airBaltic and Azerbaijan Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Riga International.
As of March 2026, there are 43 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Riga International.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Riga International is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Riga International Airport on Monday, 23 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riga International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riga is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Istanbul to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is Istanbul's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Riga International Airport (RIX) taking off from here.

  • Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Istanbul to Riga International Airport flight.

  • Riga is one hour behind Istanbul. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Air Baltic at 4pm. Opt for the first IST to RIX departure with Turkish Airlines at 7:05am if you'd rather get going earlier.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Istanbul to RIX. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Go straight to your destination from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Riga International Airport (RIX) are available from here.

  • When jetting out of IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Riga International Airport with Turkish Airlines.

  • Turkish Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from IST to RIX.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to RIX departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Riga International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Riga International Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and RIX:

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to RIX flight? Unwind in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.

About Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near RIX if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Riga International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Istanbul to Riga International Airport flight.

Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga

  • Riga International Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Riga International Airport is $129. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $288. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to RIX.

  • The best month for landing cheap Istanbul to Riga International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Istanbul to RIX.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Riga International Airport.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Riga International Airport (RIX), while August is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Istanbul to RIX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Riga International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC.

More about Riga

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Riga right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Riga International Airport:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera are top sights which should be on any good Riga itinerary.

Explore more of Latvia

  • Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres southeast of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.

  • Ventspils is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 153 kilometres west of Riga. No journey is complete without visiting Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park.

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