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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Istanbul to Riga International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Riga.$182 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 2, returning Fri, Feb 6.Round-trip flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Istanbul on Mon, Feb 2, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Riga International on Fri, Feb 6, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.

Riga.$186 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 12, returning Mon, Nov 17.Round-trip flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Istanbul on Wed, Nov 12, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Riga International on Mon, Nov 17, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.

Riga.$191 per passenger.Departing Sun, Dec 28, returning Sun, Jan 4.Round-trip flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Istanbul on Sun, Dec 28, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Riga International on Sun, Jan 4, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $191, select.

Riga.$196 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 17, returning Mon, Oct 27.Round-trip flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Istanbul on Fri, Oct 17, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Riga International on Mon, Oct 27, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Riga.$196 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 28, returning Sun, Jan 25.Round-trip flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Istanbul on Thu, Aug 28, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Riga International on Sun, Jan 25, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Riga.$200 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 18, returning Sun, Sep 21.Round-trip flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Istanbul on Thu, Sep 18, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Riga International on Sun, Sep 21, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.

Riga.$209 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 28, returning Fri, Aug 29.Round-trip flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Istanbul on Thu, Aug 28, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Riga International on Fri, Aug 29, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.

Riga.$209 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 28, returning Mon, Sep 1.Round-trip flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Istanbul on Thu, Aug 28, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departing from Riga International on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, 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 February.

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Istanbul to Riga International: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Riga: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$182
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	3 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	25

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

How much are round-trip flights from Istanbul to Riga International?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Riga International is $182. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Riga International?

3 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Riga International.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Riga International?

Turkish Airlines and airBaltic fly direct from Istanbul to Riga International.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Riga International?

There are 25 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Riga International, as of June 2025.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Riga International?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Riga International is usually June 2025.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Riga International?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Riga?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Istanbul Airport to Riga International?

Currently, airBaltic offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riga International.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know

Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport.
Riga is one hour behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from 21 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest you can take. Air Baltic operates the latest service of the day at 17:05.
Your IST to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if time allows.
Air Baltic has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and RIX:
- Vienna International Airport
- J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
- Frederic Chopin Airport

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

$105 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $182. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from IST to RIX by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IST to RIX.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometers from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)

The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Riga and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga

From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling to the center by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)

It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riga. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to RIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.

Explore more of Latvia

Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored once you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometers south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.