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Riga Istanbul
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£189 £179
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Wed, 15 May RIX - IST
£105 £103
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Mon, 13 May RIX - IST
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£301 £292
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
66% Trains in Istanbul are 66% cheaper than in Riga.
Riga £1.29
Istanbul £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
14% A meal in Istanbul is 14% cheaper than a meal in Riga.
Riga £8.59
Istanbul £7.39
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 40.65 TRY
1 TRY = 0.03 GBP
Last checked on 26 April 2024
Distance: 1124 miles
Riga airports
Riga (RIX) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Skulte (RSC) How far from city centre: 28 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles
Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Riga to Istanbul

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2. Can the price of my tickets from Riga to Istanbul change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Riga to Istanbul may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Riga and Istanbul, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Riga to Istanbul airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Riga to Istanbul

How long does the flight take to go from Riga to Istanbul?
The total flight time between Riga and Istanbul is of around 04:16 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,312 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Riga to Istanbul at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Riga to Istanbul is 103£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Riga?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 0.62 GBP, 71% cheaper than Riga, with a fare of 2.15 GBP, while train tickets costs 66% less in Istanbul: 0.44 GBP against 1.29 GBP in Riga. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 7.39 GBP in Istanbul, 14% less than the 8.59 GBP in Riga. The price of the coffee is around 12% cheaper in Istanbul, with an average of 2.26 GBP, while in Riga the coffee costs 2.56 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Riga to Istanbul?
The most popular months to book a trip from Riga to Istanbul are January, February and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Riga to Istanbul?
The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Riga depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Istanbul from Riga in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Riga - Istanbul.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Riga to Istanbul?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Riga. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Istanbul compared to Riga?
While in Riga the temperatures can reach an average of 27.96 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 2.3 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures can go up to 32.95 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 ºC in Istanbul, compared to the -12.49 ºC average degrees reported in Riga. During the winter period, Riga can register 1.6 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Riga and Istanbul?
The main airport route flying between Riga and Istanbul is: Riga (RIX) to Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find Riga - Istanbul flights between Riga (RIX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
Which are the airlines with flights from Riga to Istanbul?
Airlines with direct flights departing from Riga to Istanbul are:
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Wizz Air.
Flight Duration 4 h and 16 m Flights between Riga and Istanbul take, on average, 4 h and 16 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £103 Cheapest price for a flight between Riga and Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Riga The airport Riga is the departure airport operating flights between Riga and Istanbul
Arriving Airport Istanbul Airport Flights departing Riga with Istanbul as destination arrive at Istanbul Airport

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