IST - RIX

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Riga, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Riga, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Riga (IST-RIX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Riga that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Riga

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IST-RIX
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RIX-IST
3h 15mnonstop
airBaltic
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IST-RIX
3h 05mnonstop
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RIX-IST
3h 15mnonstop
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Everything you should know

When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 25% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
airBaltic
Thu 9/11
IST - RIX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
airBaltic
Thu 9/11
IST - RIX • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Riga flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Riga to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Riga?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Riga clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Istanbul to Riga, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riga?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Riga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Riga is January, where tickets cost $107 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $302 and $257 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Riga?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $243, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Riga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 80% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.

When to book flights from Istanbul to Riga

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Riga based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Riga flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Riga?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to Riga.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Riga?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Riga flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Riga?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Riga.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Riga?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Riga on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Riga?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Riga.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Riga?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riga from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Riga?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Riga with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and RIX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Riga?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Riga from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $173 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Riga?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Riga Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Riga Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Riga Intl

Monday

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Friday

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

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Direct returns

Riga Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Friday

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

Turkish Airlines, airBaltic

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Istanbul to Riga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Riga. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Riga? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3968 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

2.0 Mediocrejoel, Sep 2025IST - FIH
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I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

I hate to have pay for my first luggage 165$ when I did my search on Kayak with 2 luggages .I don't plan to use kayak in the future and go with Turkish airlines directly

Everything you need to know for your flight from Istanbul to Riga

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Istanbul (IST)
Riga (RIX)

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