Cheap flights from Riga to Istanbul from $113 RIX → IST, SAW
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $175 with airBaltic, 10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $113 with airBaltic, 5 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $113, airBaltic, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $175, 10 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $203 to $243
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $175 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- airBaltic, Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 15 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 49 departure dates is usually $203 to $243.
Cheapest return found recently
$175
10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 · airBaltic
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 10:50 a.m. · Return leaves 4:00 p.m. · 6 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$175
10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 · airBaltic
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 10:50 a.m. · Return leaves 4:00 p.m. · 6 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Riga to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$175 10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $155 to $196.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 49 departure dates from 13 Nov to 11 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
480 fares on 49 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 25 Nov | $247 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 17 Nov | $286 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 24 Nov | $243 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 25 Nov | $253 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 4 Dec | $244 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 16 Dec | $219 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 6 Dec | $252 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 8 Dec | $238 | Ryanair | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $230 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $230 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 29 Dec | $225 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 12 Feb 2027 | $271 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 11 Feb 2027 | $235 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $283 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 29 Dec | $208 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 26 Dec | $228 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $237 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 30 Jan 2027 | $254 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $326 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 31 Dec | $247 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $227 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $250 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $243 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $230 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $225 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 | $221 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $181 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $181 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $238 | Lufthansa | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $180 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $180 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jan 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 | $198 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $180 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 | $226 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 | $179 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $200 | Turkish Airlines | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 | $227 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | $180 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 | $198 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $211 | Turkish Airlines | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $175 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | $205 | Turkish Airlines | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 | $272 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Mar 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 | $235 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 | $202 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Apr 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 | $203 | Turkish Airlines | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $207 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 May 2027 – 5 May 2027 | $211 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 May 2027 – 14 May 2027 | $221 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $175.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: LOT Polish, airBaltic, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $113 to $133.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$113
5 Apr 2027 · airBaltic
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 11:35 a.m. · 3 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$113
5 Apr 2027 · airBaltic
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 11:35 a.m. · 3 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Every nonstop date from Riga to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$113 5 Apr 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
$110 15 Jul 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $82 to $129.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 26 Jan 2027 to 15 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
82 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2027 | $117 | Cityjet | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Feb 2027 | $113 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Feb 2027 | $120 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Feb 2027 | $132 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Mar 2027 | $137 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Apr 2027 | $113 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 May 2027 | $154 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jul 2027 | $110 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
July 2027 is the cheapest month — from $110.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: airBaltic, Norwegian Air Sweden, Cityjet.
Premium cabin fares from Riga to Istanbul
Return
We looked for premium economy, business and first-class return fares on this route, and hold none found in the last 7 days.
Today's prices for 10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
One-way
Business
The lowest business fare we have seen is $486, on one departure date.
6 Dec · RIX → IST · LOT Polish
1 stop · via WAW · overnight connection · 14 h connection
found 3 days ago
That business fare is 4.4 times the economy fare of $110.
Today's prices for 5 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Riga to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $239 | $202 | +38% | 48 |
| 7–13 days | $232 | $202 | +34% | 48 |
| 14–29 days | $220 | $195 | +27% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $181 | $157 | +5% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $192 | $157 | +11% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $173 | $155 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 180+ days | $192 | $155 | +11% | 47 |
One-way
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $113 | $83 | +2% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $111 | $82 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 180+ days | $111 | $82 | +0% | 49 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Riga to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $175 with airBaltic, 10 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 49 departure dates is usually $203 to $243.
How much is a one-way flight from Riga to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $113 with airBaltic, 5 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $110 with airBaltic, 15 Jul 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $113 to $133.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Riga to Istanbul?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $175, 10 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. July 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $110, 15 Jul 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Riga to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away.
Is there a direct flight from Riga to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $175 with airBaltic, 10 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $113 with airBaltic, 5 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Riga to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with airBaltic on 5 Apr 2027, takes 3 h 15 min from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul New Airport (IST).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Riga to Istanbul?
Between 13 Nov and 11 May 2027, LOT Polish has the cheapest return on 31 of the 49 departure dates we hold, airBaltic on 12 and Turkish Airlines on 4. Between 26 Jan 2027 and 15 Jul 2027, airBaltic has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Norwegian Air Sweden on 2 and Cityjet on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
