Flights from Riga Airport (RIX) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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One-way from £83.86

Flying to Istanbul Airport is very easy as there are 2 airliners who offer flights from Riga International including Turkish Airlines and Air Baltic. The official airport code for Riga International is RIX and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.

The cost of ticket prices to Istanbul Airport Turkey can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Riga International to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines312232210:5518:55VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Baltic312232210:5518:55VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK1758, TK1776 and TK9498 with times between 10:55 and 18:55.

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Turkish Airlines direct at thy.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK9498
Air BalticBT711
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1758
Air BalticBT7440
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1776
Air BalticBT7442
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Tuesday
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1776
Air BalticBT7442
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Wednesday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK9498
Air BalticBT711
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1758
Air BalticBT7440
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Thursday
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1758
Air BalticBT7440
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1776
Air BalticBT7442
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Friday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK9498
Air BalticBT711
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1758
Air BalticBT7440
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1776
Air BalticBT7442
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Saturday
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1758
Air BalticBT7440
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1776
Air BalticBT7442
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Sunday
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1758
Air BalticBT7440
18:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1776
Air BalticBT7442
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Istanbul Airport. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Tallinn Ulemiste to Istanbul03 Hours 12 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Riga RIX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Riga RIX to Istanbul IST is £83.86 ($107 €101.60)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Riga RIX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Riga RIX to Istanbul IST is £135.59 ($173 €164.28)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Riga RIX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Riga RIX to Istanbul IST is £65.84 ($84 €79.76)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Riga RIX to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Riga RIX to Istanbul IST is £123.05 ($157 €149.08)
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Flight Info FAQ - Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Riga to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST): Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Riga to Istanbul?
The flight from Riga to Istanbul is 1,773KM or 1,102 miles.
How long does the flight from Riga to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Riga to Istanbul takes 2 Hours 54 Minutes.

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