Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48. ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 2 more charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST): Air Baltic and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 1,103 miles (1,775 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vilnius, Chisinau and Bucharest and more.
How many miles RIX to IST costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $48–83 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $40–455 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45–80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $40–455 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000–20,000 | $70–505 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $40–455 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $40–455 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $114.80–499.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from RIX to IST
- Air BalticNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book RIX to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Air Baltic
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Air Baltic
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Baltic
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
RIX to IST with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vilnius (VNO)Air Baltic, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Chisinau (RMO)Air Baltic, then Fly One, Turkish Airlines and 1 more5FH7
- Via Bucharest (OTP)Air Baltic, then TAROM, Turkish Airlines and 1 more
A2 - Via Warsaw (WAW)LOT - Polish Airlines the whole way
- Via Krakow (KRK)Ryanair, then LOT - Polish Airlines and Turkish Airlines
- Via Sofia (SOF)Air Baltic, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Budapest (BUD)Air Baltic, then Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Baltic, then Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia
- Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Air Baltic, then Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines
- Via Tallinn (TLL)Air Baltic, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Vienna (VIE)Air Baltic, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Prague (PRG)Air Baltic and Ryanair, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Tivat (TIV)Air Baltic and Norwegian Air Sweden, then Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro
- Via Tirana (TIA)Air Baltic, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Helsinki (HEL)Finnair and Air Baltic, then Turkish Airlines
RIX to IST: common questions
How many miles does RIX to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (15,000), Avianca LifeMiles (15,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RIX to IST?
Air Baltic and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Riga from Istanbul by plane?
Riga (RIX) and Istanbul (IST) are 1,103 miles (1,775 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RIX to IST award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Riga and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Vilnius (VNO), Chisinau (RMO), Bucharest (OTP), Warsaw (WAW) and Krakow (KRK). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example LOT - Polish Airlines through Warsaw.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.