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Flight deals from Riga International to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riga International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,842. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.R 1,411 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,411, select.
Istanbul.R 1,429 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,429, select.
Istanbul.R 1,450 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,450, select.
Istanbul.R 1,719 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Riga International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,719, select.
Istanbul.R 1,759 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Riga International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,759, select.
Istanbul.R 1,849 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Riga International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,849, select.
Istanbul.R 1,865 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,865, select.
Istanbul.R 1,895 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,895, select.
Istanbul.R 1,908 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,908, select.
Istanbul.R 1,914 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,914, select.
Istanbul.R 1,914 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,914, select.
Istanbul.R 1,914 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,914, select.
Istanbul.R 1,926 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Riga International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,926, select.
Istanbul.R 1,933 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Riga International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,933, select.
Istanbul.R 2,445 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Riga International on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,445, select.
Istanbul.R 2,571 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,571, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riga International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riga International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from R 1,450
May
from R 1,411
Jun
from R 1,429
Jul
from R 1,933
Aug
from R 1,908
Sep
from R 1,865
Oct
from R 1,759
Nov
from R 1,719
Dec
from R 2,445
Jan
from R 1,926
Feb
from R 1,849
Mar
from R 2,590

Direct flights from Riga International to Istanbul

Alternative Riga International to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Riga International to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from R 1,450
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from R 1,411
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Riga to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,411
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week84

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

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Riga International to Istanbul is R 2,842. 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 15 minutes is the average flight time from Riga International to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, airBaltic and Azerbaijan Airlines fly direct from Riga International to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 42 flights per week flying from Riga International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Riga International to Istanbul is usually May.
If you're flying from Riga International Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from R 2,842.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riga International Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 15 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Ryanair and airBaltic offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Istanbul.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is one hour ahead of Riga, where Riga International Airport is located.

  • With 19 weekly flights between the two airports, Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Air Baltic operates the earliest flight at 10:55. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from RIX to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 19:50.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your RIX to Istanbul flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Begin your trip at RIX and travel straight to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Riga International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Riga International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from RIX to Istanbul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

    • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • Located around 10 kilometres from central Riga, RIX can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Riga International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to RIX:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Riga International Airport, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

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

  • R 1,411 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Istanbul flight. A return ticket right now is R 2,842. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book five months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from RIX to Istanbul.

  • Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Riga International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from RIX to Istanbul by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Save on your flight from Riga International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Riga International Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IST:

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from RIX to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Central Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Riga International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • The journey will take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some great places to drop your things at near SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your RIX to Istanbul flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Istanbul. To avoid the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.

  • Lock in a Riga International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Riga International Airport to Istanbul, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are top attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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