RigatoIstanbulFlight Time
RIX–IST · Nonstop
Riga (Riga International Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
The estimated flight time from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST) is about 2h 51m, covering 1,102 miles. Turkish Airlines and airBaltic fly the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 11:00 to 20:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 51m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,102 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Riga to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines and airBaltic operate 2-3/day flights from RIX to IST. Departures leave from Terminal C at RIX.
- First departure
- 11:00
- Last departure
- 20:00
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 5
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 1-2/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal C | 11:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to RIX flights — 1-2/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for RIX, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 15 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Riga to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST) is about 2h 51m, based on the 1,102-mile flying distance.
How far is Riga from Istanbul?
Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1,102 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Riga to Istanbul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines and airBaltic fly nonstop from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Riga to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines and airBaltic fly nonstop from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST).
What aircraft fly from Riga to Istanbul?
The RIX–IST route is flown with Airbus A220, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights to SAW