Riga to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Riga to Istanbul is €83 with Norwegian Air International (checked on 31 Oct 2026).
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Lowest observedNorwegian Air International · 1 stop · One wayWhen to fly
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One-way fare
- 1 Jan€112
- 2 Jan€126
- 5 Jan€113
- 6 Jan€99
- 7 Jan€133
- 8 Jan€140
- 9 Jan€146
- 10 Jan€126
- 11 Jan€126
- 12 Jan€126
- 13 Jan€126
- 14 Jan€126
- 15 Jan€126
- 16 Jan€126
- 17 Jan€105
- 18 Jan€119
- 19 Jan€132
- 20 Jan€101
- 21 Jan€88
- 22 Jan€107
- 23 Jan€124
- 24 Jan€112
- 25 Jan€99
- 27 Jan€112
- Lowest observed
- €83, departing 28 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 31 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 122Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €158, departing 10 Feb 2027, back 17 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €99, departing 9 May 2027 (Last checked: 4 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- airBaltic, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Corendon Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Malta Airlines, Norwegian Air International, Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair, SAS (11)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 3h 15m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Riga to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 1,807 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 3h 15m
- Airlines seen
- airBaltic, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Corendon Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Malta Airlines, Norwegian Air International, Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair, SAS (11)
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| airBaltic | 33 / 165 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Riga International (RIX) → Riga, city gazetteer reference point (56.9496, 24.1052): ≈ 9 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €103 | 18 |
| December 2026 | €103 | 27 |
| January 2027 | €88 | 24 |
| February 2027 | €96 | 24 |
| March 2027 | €100 | 26 |
| April 2027 | €103 | 3 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Thursday departure we saw from Riga to Istanbul: 21 Jan 2027, €88 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €99 | 18 |
| Tuesday | €108 | 17 |
| Wednesday | €99 | 19 |
| Thursday | €88 | 17 |
| Friday | €96 | 18 |
| Saturday | €103 | 17 |
| Sunday | €105 | 16 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €107 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €133 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €139 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €147 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €130 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €165 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €117 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €147 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €146 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €130 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €127 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €122 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €110 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €125 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €103 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €117 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €121 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €117 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €152 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €83 | 31 Oct 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Riga to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €88 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €107 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €103 | 22 |
| 31 to 60 days | €99 | 25 |
| 61 days or more | €88 | 67 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Riga to Istanbul: Norwegian Air International, €83 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Air International | €83Jan 28, 2027 | 20 |
| airBaltic | €99Mar 1, 2027 | 66 |
| Ryanair | €103Nov 13, 2026 | 10 |
| SAS | €108Jan 23, 2027 | 17 |
| LOT Polish Airlines | €140Dec 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Turkish Airlines | €225May 5, 2027 | 4 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Riga to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €83, found on 31 Oct 2026.
Are there direct flights from Riga to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with airBaltic, Turkish Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Riga to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: airBaltic, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Corendon Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Malta Airlines, Norwegian Air International, Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair, SAS (11).
How long does the flight from Riga to Istanbul take?
Across the 49 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 9h 08m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Riga to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
19 of the 111 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Riga to Istanbul?
Cheapest round trip: €158, departing 10 Feb 2027, back 17 Feb 2027 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Riga to Istanbul?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €99, departing 9 May 2027 (checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Riga to Istanbul?
For Riga to Istanbul, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: airBaltic (33). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Riga to Istanbul?
Cheapest Thursday departure we saw from Riga to Istanbul: 21 Jan 2027, €88 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Riga to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Riga to Istanbul: Norwegian Air International, €83 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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