Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Riga flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Riga delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Riga have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Riga flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga?

There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Riga in 3h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Riga is about 1101 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riga round-trip?

Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Riga, with prices starting at £123. This flight start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riga ranges from 20.0 - 70.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Riga when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riga, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Riga?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga consider choosing airBaltic (81%), Turkish Airlines (81%) or Azerbaijan Airlines (63%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

Riga Intl (RIX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Riga. You should not have trouble finding flights to Riga Intl from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Riga airport from Istanbul. It is only a 5.4 mi journey from Riga Intl (RIX) to Riga’s city center.

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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Riga?

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga (average of £125). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riga in September is currently the most expensive (average of £286). 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?

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Riga, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Riga flights typically cost between £213 and £718 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £126 on airBaltic (28 Dec–3 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riga

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Riga to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Assia,Nov 2025

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Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.

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Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Riga from Istanbul?
Riga Intl (RIX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Riga. You should not have trouble finding flights to Riga Intl from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Riga airport from Istanbul. It is only a 5.4 mi journey from Riga Intl (RIX) to Riga’s city center.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga?
There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Riga in 3h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Riga is about 1101 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Riga round-trip?
Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Riga, with prices starting at £123. This flight start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Riga?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga consider choosing airBaltic (81%), Turkish Airlines (81%) or Azerbaijan Airlines (63%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Riga?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Riga.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga (average of £125). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Riga in September is currently the most expensive (average of £286). 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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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to RIX?

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Riga, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Riga?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Riga flights typically cost between £213 and £718 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £126 on airBaltic (28 Dec–3 Jan).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Riga delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Riga have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Riga flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Riga flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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Istanbul Airport to Riga flights typically cost between £213 and £718 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £126 on airBaltic (28 Dec–3 Jan).