Rome2Rio

How to get fromRiga to Turkeyby plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Turkey

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Riga to Turkey by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Istanbul

    best
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane RIX - IST
    6h 37m
    ₺6,134–14,134

  2. Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane RIX - ADB
    10h 8m
    ₺6,105–21,130

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus bus 824103
    2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus Gns-01
    38h 22m
    ₺7,384–11,165

  4. Drive  2,362.7 km

    1. Drive from Riga to Istanbulcar car 2,362.7 km
    32h 26m
    ₺20,914–30,210

  5. Fly to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane RIX - ESB
    9h 10m
    ₺9,180–17,180

  6. Fly to Konya Airport

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Konya Airport (KYA)plane plane RIX - KYA
    10h 46m
    ₺11,080–28,260

  7. Bus via Khmelnytskyi

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Stationbus bus 824103
    2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus Gns-03
    44h 39m
    ₺8,293–13,122

  8. Bus via Kyiv

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kyiv Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to İstanbul Veznecilerbus bus
    2d 5h
    ₺7,671–10,683

Riga to Turkey by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket₺7,671Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Riga to Turkey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,828.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Turkey?

Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Aksaray via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Esenler Otogar in around 38h 22m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There