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Flights from Istanbul to Riga

Airlines operating flights from Istanbul to Riga

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Istanbul to Riga, including Airbaltic, Turkish Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Airbaltic.

Find direct flights from Istanbul to Riga within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £132 or return tickets from £140.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight details for Istanbul to Riga

The distance between Istanbul and Riga is about 1,802.71km. It takes around 3 hours 12 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Riga. The most popular month to Riga is July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£52
Cheapest return ticket price£140
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,802.71km
Average flight time3 hours 12 minutes
Popular airlineAirbaltic

Find the best time to fly from Istanbul to Riga

The cheapest time for Istanbul to Riga flights: Nov 30 to Dec 7 — one way flight prices from £51.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Istanbul (IST) to Riga (RIX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers one-way fares as low as £52 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to RIX on Wed, Dec 3), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £140 departing on Mon, Jan 19 and returning on Mon, Jan 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Riga with the following airlines, including: Airbaltic Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 12 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Riga (RIX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Riga is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 32 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Riga. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Airbaltic: S/M/-/W/T/F/S -- BT7443 (16:26) Turkish Airlines: S/M/-/W/T/F/S -- TK1775 (16:26) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/-/F/S -- TK1757 (09:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Riga, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Dec 3, with one-way flights priced at just £52.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Airbaltic.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Riga travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Riga is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Riga on November 29, 2025 with Wizz Air UK, with prices starting at £68.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Riga, with Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport (IST-RIX) is by far the most common option on this route: Riga International Airport (RIX).
  • The time difference between Riga and Istanbul is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.