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Flight deals from Riga International Airport to Istanbul Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riga International Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $262. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$260 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.
Istanbul.$260 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.
Istanbul.$260 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.
Istanbul.$260 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.
Istanbul.$260 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.
Istanbul.$262 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.
Istanbul.$262 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.
Istanbul.$277 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.
Istanbul.$277 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.
Istanbul.$293 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $293, select.
Istanbul.$293 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $293, select.
Istanbul.$300 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.
Istanbul.$303 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Riga International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.
Istanbul.$307 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $307, select.
Istanbul.$307 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $307, select.
Istanbul.$316 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Istanbul on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, 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.
Mar
from $394
Apr
from $262
May
from $260
Jun
from $277
Jul
from $293
Aug
from $277
Sep
from $260
Oct
from $260
Nov
from $303
Dec
from $341
Jan
from $300
Feb
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Riga International to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from $266
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from $260
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Riga to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$260
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week70

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Riga International to Istanbul is $260. 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 March 2026, there are 70 flights per week flying from Riga International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Riga International to Istanbul is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riga International Airport to Istanbul Airport on Thursday, 7 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.
Currently, LOT and airBaltic offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul (IST) from Riga (RIX) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Riga International to Istanbul? Return tickets start from $260 and one-way flights to Istanbul from Riga International start from $119


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Istanbul from Riga from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Istanbul start from $119 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best RIX-IST ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Riga International.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Riga International and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Turkish Airlines
    airBaltic
    Azerbaijan Airlines
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Riga International and Istanbul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Riga International to Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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