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Flights from Riga to Istanbul
One way from 86 €, and about 132 € on a typical day. Below: each month's cheapest ticket, the cheapest day of the week and the direct flights.
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- Cheapest one way
- 86 €Sun 24 Jan
- Usual price
- 132 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Januaryfrom 86 €
- Direct flights
- YesairBaltic and Turkish Airlines
- Flight time
- 3 h 10 mindirect
- Distance
- 1 773 kmas the crow flies
Prices by month
Each month's cheapest one-way ticket from Riga to Istanbul, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 108 € | Thu 29 Oct | Norwegian Air Sweden | 1 stop | Search |
| November 2026 | 105 € | Tue 3 Nov | Ryanair | 1 stop | Search |
| December 2026 | 99 € | Sun 6 Dec | airBaltic | direct | Search |
| January 2027 | 86 € | Sun 24 Jan | Norwegian Air Sweden | 1 stop | Search |
| February 2027 | 101 € | Wed 3 Feb | airBaltic | direct | Search |
| March 2027 | 131 € | Fri 19 Mar | Norwegian Air Sweden | 1 stop | Search |
| April 2027 | 115 € | Sun 18 Apr | airBaltic | direct | Search |
| July 2027 | 119 € | Sun 18 Jul | airBaltic | direct | Search |
| August 2027 | 115 € | Mon 30 Aug | airBaltic | direct | Search |
The cheapest day of the week
Wednesday is usually the cheapest, at about 118 €.
Airlines
The airlines with the day's cheapest ticket, most often first.
- airBaltic
- Norwegian Air Sweden
- LOT Polish
- Ryanair
- Buzz
- Corendon Airlines
Direct: airBaltic and Turkish Airlines
The way back
From Istanbul to Riga, one way from 75 €. The cheapest month is January.
Flights from Istanbul to RigaA round trip from 161 €
In January: there from 86 €, back from 75 €. Two one-way tickets can beat a return ticket.
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Questions
How much is a flight from Riga to Istanbul?
One way from 86 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 132 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Riga to Istanbul?
The cheapest month is January, from 86 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Wednesday.
Are there direct flights from Riga to Istanbul?
Yes, with airBaltic and Turkish Airlines: from 99 €, in about 3 h 10 min.
How long is the flight from Riga to Istanbul?
About 3 h 10 min direct.
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