Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riga Intl to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST). 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 28 August 2025.
Popular in
June
Cheapest in
February
Average price
£223
Good round-trip deal
£992 or less
Good one-way deal
£185 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Riga to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riga to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riga to Istanbul Airport. 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 Riga to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riga to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Riga to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 RIX to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Riga to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Riga to Istanbul Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from Riga to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Riga to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
The most flights from RIX to IST are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated 28 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Riga to Istanbul Airport, such as airBaltic and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Unable to accommodate itinerary modifications to accommodate family funeral - otherwise Baltic Airlines was exceptional (had to book a new flight through Paris and it was an all around pleasant experience).
Unable to accommodate itinerary modifications to accommodate family funeral - otherwise Baltic Airlines was exceptional (had to book a new flight through Paris and it was an all around pleasant experience).
Unable to accommodate itinerary modifications to accommodate family funeral - otherwise Baltic Airlines was exceptional (had to book a new flight through Paris and it was an all around pleasant experience).
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Riga to Istanbul?
Riga Intl (RIX), located 5.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Riga to Istanbul. 2 airlines have flights from Riga Intl to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Riga Intl to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riga to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Flying on airBaltic is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at £80. Another option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at £107 return. Users have found that airBaltic is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Riga to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riga to Istanbul 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 Riga to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riga to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Riga to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 August 2025.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Riga to Istanbul. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
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