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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $433. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Riga.$302 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.

Riga.$321 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.

Riga.$325 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Riga.$325 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Riga.$325 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Riga.$325 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Riga.$325 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Riga.$325 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Riga.$332 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $332, select.

Riga.$333 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Riga.$333 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Riga.$333 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Riga.$335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jun, returning Tue, 22 Jun.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Tue, 22 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.

Riga.$335 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Fri, 25 Jun.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Fri, 25 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.

Riga.$341 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May, returning Sun, 16 May.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.

Riga.$341 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.

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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.

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Istanbul to Riga: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$302
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	3 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	43

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

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Riga International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Riga International is $302. 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 7 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Riga International.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Riga International?

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

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

As of July 2026, there are 43 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Riga International.

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

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

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 Friday, 5 February 2027.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 7 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 from Istanbul Airport to Riga International with?

Currently, LOT and airBaltic offer the cheapest flight tickets to Riga International.

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

Take a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour behind Istanbul.
Choose from 18 weekly Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Air Baltic operates the latest service of the day at 16:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your IST to RIX flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Riga (and maybe even some other great corners of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IST and RIX:
- Vienna Airport
- Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Budapest Airport

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

$153 is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $302. These prices can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from IST to RIX by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from IST to RIX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near IST:

Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)

If you have a late Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Go where the road takes you with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and find adventure across Riga and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance.

Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga

From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)

The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC then.

Explore more of Latvia

Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Latvia, consider Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are the start of reasons to visit.