Cheap flights from Istanbul to Riga from $173 IST, SAW → RIX
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest return found recently is $173 with LOT Polish, 6 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $173, 6 Feb 2027 to 12 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $172 to $193
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $171 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- airBaltic, Turkish Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $172 to $193.
Cheapest return found recently
$173
6 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 · LOT Polish
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX)
Leaves 6:30 p.m. · Return leaves 6:40 p.m. · 37 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) · overnight connection · 16 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$291
6 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX)
Leaves 8:30 a.m. · Return leaves 3:05 p.m. · 6 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$173 6 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$171 16 Dec – 11 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $162 to $254.
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 10 departure dates from 16 Dec to 2 Jun 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 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
117 fares on 10 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec – 11 Feb 2027 | $171 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 25 Dec | $213 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $233 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 | $197 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 | $179 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 | $172 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 | $182 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 | $173 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Mar 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $174 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jun 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 | $172 | LOT Polish | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Riga International Airport (RIX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $171.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: LOT Polish.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Riga
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 6 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Riga?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $261 | $225 | +52% | 12 |
| 30–59 days | $189 | $162 | +10% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $172 | $163 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $178 | $162 | +4% | 32 |
| 180+ days | $192 | $172 | +12% | 7 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Feb 2027 – 12 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 Istanbul to Riga?
The cheapest return found recently is $173 with LOT Polish, 6 Feb 2027 to 12 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $171 with LOT Polish, 16 Dec to 11 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $172 to $193.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Riga?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $171, 16 Dec to 11 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Riga?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Riga?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $291 with Turkish Airlines, 6 Feb 2027 to 12 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Riga?
Between 16 Dec and 2 Jun 2027, LOT Polish has the cheapest return on all 10 departure dates we hold.
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