Flights Riga → Istanbul
RIX → IST
Route overview
This flight route connects Riga, where the airport opened in 1974, with Istanbul, whose airport saw 84,457,421 passengers annually. The journey is operated using an Airbus A320 aircraft, linking two cities with distinct historical and cultural backgrounds.
The Riga (RIX) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Riga (RIX) to Istanbul (IST) heads south for about 1,773 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 38m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Riga the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating RIX-IST
Frequently asked questions about RIX-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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The Riga-Istanbul route is about 1,773 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
