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Cheap flights from Riga to Istanbul Airport

RIX — IST
5 maj — 12 maj1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riga Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Riga to Istanbul

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 30 april 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£200

Good round-trip deal

£296 or less

Good one-way deal

£426 or less
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riga Intl to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Riga Intl to Istanbul.

Best time to book a flight from Riga to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Riga with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riga to Istanbul Airport

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 25 April 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 30 april 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Riga to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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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 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riga to Istanbul.

  • 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.

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