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Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Riga (RIX)

IST — RIX
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Riga Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Riga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Riga (RIX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$109

Good round-trip deal

$260 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Riga

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Riga. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Riga. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga (average of $612). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $991). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to RIX?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Riga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Riga, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riga. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Riga. Reviews last updated August 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to Riga, such as airBaltic and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
airBaltic
7.7
Good
177 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Mujib,Oct 2022

RIX - CPH

Not fan of Air Canada. Only two things they ever serve for in-flight food. Chicken or Pasta. I traveled many times with them , never heard about anything else from their mouth for food. I call them "cheap chicken pasta airline".
airBaltic
7.7
Good
177 reviews
airBaltic
7.7
Good
177 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Mujib,Oct 2022

RIX - CPH

Not fan of Air Canada. Only two things they ever serve for in-flight food. Chicken or Pasta. I traveled many times with them , never heard about anything else from their mouth for food. I call them "cheap chicken pasta airline".
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,949 reviews
airBaltic
7.7
Good
177 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Mujib,Oct 2022

RIX - CPH

Not fan of Air Canada. Only two things they ever serve for in-flight food. Chicken or Pasta. I traveled many times with them , never heard about anything else from their mouth for food. I call them "cheap chicken pasta airline".

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riga from Istanbul?

    Located just 5.4 mi from the city center, Riga Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Riga from Istanbul. Booking flights from Istanbul to Riga Intl (RIX) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Riga round-trip?

    According to our current data, airBaltic ($168), and Turkish Airlines ($280) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Riga.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Riga that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Riga flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Riga?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Riga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Riga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga (average of $612). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $991). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Riga

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Riga. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
airBalticCheapest$168Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$280Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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