RyanairDepart06:30
Thu, 12 NovRIX → SAW
5h 05m · 1 stop
€81one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- €81
- Cheapest month
- November
- Direct flights
- Yes
- Flight time
- 3h 15m
Ryanair · Thu, 12 Nov
from €81
airBaltic
1,810 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Riga to Istanbul
Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.
Cheapest dates in November 2026
The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.
RyanairRyanairDepart21:05
Sat, 7 NovRIX → SAW
5h 40m · 1 stop
€101one way, per person
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Norwegian Air SwedenDepart16:55
Fri, 13 NovRIX → SAW
4h 40m · 1 stop
€103one way, per person
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RyanairDepart20:40
Tue, 24 NovRIX → SAW
6h 15m · 2 stops
€103one way, per person
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Norwegian Air SwedenDepart07:30
Fri, 27 NovRIX → SAW
5h 00m · 1 stop
€108one way, per person
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BuzzDepart10:10
Sat, 28 NovRIX → SAW
5h 55m · 1 stop
€108one way, per person
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RyanairDepart20:40
Tue, 10 NovRIX → SAW
5h 55m · 1 stop
€110one way, per person
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Norwegian Air SwedenDepart08:00
Wed, 25 NovRIX → SAW
7h 10m · 2 stops
€111one way, per person
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About flights from Riga to Istanbul
Riga (RIX) and Istanbul (IST) are about 1,810 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 15m, and recent direct fares were with airBaltic. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from €81, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Riga to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is €81 with Ryanair, departing Thursday, 12 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from €81 to €241.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Riga to Istanbul?
November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from €81 one way.
Are there direct flights from Riga to Istanbul?
Yes. Recent direct fares were with airBaltic.
How long is the flight from Riga to Istanbul?
A direct flight takes about 3h 15m. Riga and Istanbul are around 1,810 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Riga to Istanbul?
Recent fares on this route were with Ryanair, airBaltic, Norwegian Air Sweden, Buzz and Cityjet.