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How to Travel from

Riga to Istanbul Airport

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Transport providers

Train operators

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Krakow Glowny to Przemysl
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.54–$69.87

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Krakow Glowny to Przemysl
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.07–$41.92

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Krakow Glowny to Przemysl
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$22.87

Lithuanian Railways (LG)

Phone:
(+370) 700 55111
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$47.00
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Ulemiste
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.41–$58.44
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorys
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$38.11

UAB LTG Link

Phone:
+370 700 55 111
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$29.22
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorys
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$24.14
Train from Kaunas to Kraków
Ave. Duration:
11h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.84–$69.87

Ukrainian Railways (UZ)

Phone:
+38 (044) 309-70-01
Website:
uz.gov.ua/en/
Train from Przemysl Glowny to Lviv
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.65–$54.63

Bus operators

Express Busline

Phone:
+373 789 18 888
Website:
busline.md/en/
Bus from Rīga to Chisinau,
Ave. Duration:
40h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Ecolines (Autolux)

Phone:
+380 44 594 9010
Website:
ecolines.net/ua/ru
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Khmelnytskyi
Ave. Duration:
30h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$101.63

Latlines

Phone:
+371 672 100 66
Website:
latlines.lv/
Bus from Jelgavas AO to Dvirtsevyi
Ave. Duration:
17h 27m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.64

Chisinau Bus Station

Phone:
+373 22 542-185
Website:
autogara.md/
Bus from Chişinău Centru to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.63–$88.93

Keleiviu Vezimas

Phone:
+370 686 94403
Website:
keleiviu.lt
Bus from Rīga Lidosta Airport to Klaipėda
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$24.80

Gunsel

Phone:
+380 (93) 320-44-44
Website:
gunsel.ua/
Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$95.28–$127.04
Bus from Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.28–$127.04

SIA "Tukuma auto"

Website:
tukumaauto.lv/
Bus from Rīgas SAO to Jelgavas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.83–$3.18

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$609.78
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.48–$825.74
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$762.22
Plane from Palanga International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.48–$889.26

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$609.78
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$215.96–$825.74
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$304.89–$825.74
Plane from Palanga International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$698.70

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$762.22

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$698.70
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.26–$825.74
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.07–$762.22

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Riga International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$215.96–$609.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus via Khmelnytskyi which costs $97.83 - $195.65 and takes 2 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The fastest way to get from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $103.26 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Istanbul Airport (IST)?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Rīgas SAO and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via Jelgavas AO and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 22m.

How far is it from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The distance between Riga and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1786 km.

How do I travel from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car?

The best way to get from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus which takes 45h 22m and costs $163.04 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus from?

Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by SIA "Tukuma auto", depart from Rīgas SAO station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The best way to get from Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $103.26 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $206.52 and takes 45h 22m.

Where does the Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus arrive?

Riga to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by SIA "Tukuma auto", arrive at Jelgavas AO station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Istanbul Airport (IST)?

Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1h ahead of Riga. It is currently 11:04 in Riga and 12:04 in Istanbul Airport (IST).

Where can I stay near Istanbul Airport (IST)?

There are 93+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST). Prices start at $28.63 per night.
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