Shortest Flight
Turkish Airlines
20 Sep, Sun
Ankara – Riga
6h 10m
1 stop
ESB–RIX
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Quick Flight Summary from Ankara to Riga
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $ 377
- Direct flight duration 6 hour 50 min
- Arrival airports RIX
- Best days to book Sunday, Saturday
- Average over the last 30 days $ 412
Cheapest flights from Ankara to Riga
Turkish Airlines
5 Sep, Sat
Ankara – Riga
1d 2h 10m
1 stop
ESB–RIX
Turkish Airlines
31 Aug, Mon
Ankara – Riga
9h 40m
1 stop
ESB–RIX
Turkish Airlines
28 Aug, Fri
Ankara – Riga
9h 45m
1 stop
ESB–RIX
Last update: 26 August 2026 07:29
Estimated Prices for Ankara to Riga Flights
Cheapest Day5 September Saturday
Best Price
$ 361
Average Price
$ 538
$ 684
$ 361
Key Features of the Airlines
- Budget Turkish Flights
- Domestic Focus
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- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Turkey's LCC Leader
- Digital-First Airline
- Wide Turkish Network
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
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Transportation to Airport from Ankara City Center
Ankara Esenboğa Airport
The capital’s only airport Esenboğa Airport is accessible by Belko Air municipal buses, EGO buses, taxi, and personal vehicle from central locations in Ankara like Kızılay, AŞTİ, Gar, Sıhhiye and Ulus.
You can also rent a car at Esenboğa Airport, which is located 28 km from the city center.
Belko Air
Belko Air provides comfortable transportation between the airport and central locations in the city, like Kızılay, Sıhhiye, Ulus, AŞTİ, Gar and Pursaklar. You can use the 45 passenger buses 442/A and 442/K by getting on at the stops opposite the exits on the domestic arrivals floor and international arrivals floor.
Buses are equipped with internet, feature hostess services and take off every 30 minutes from 5 am till 12am and every hour from 12 am to 5 am. Taking a Belko Air bus to get to the city is an affordable option.
EGO Buses
The Esenboğa Airport is accessible by bus line 442-3, which passes through AKM, Ankara Arena and Güvenpark. The 491 bus line provides transportation between the airport and Ulus and Sihhiye but it only operates 3 times a day during the week.
Taxi
Taking a taxi within the city is generally affordable since the distances are usually close to each other. But taking a taxi to the airport is a more expensive alternative because it is located 28 km away. You can try to negotiate with the taxi driver for a lower fee.
Personal Car
The Esenboğa Airport has two parking lots. There is a multi-story parking lot, which allows for short-term and long-term parking, and an outdoor parking lot, which only allows for short-term parking.
Airport Information
Esenboğa Airport is frequently used by government staff and therefore features many amenities. Those awaiting their flight in the domestic terminal can get a quick bite to eat or some coffee at Caffe Nero, Ankar Café, Bus Gate, or Bufe Ic Hat. If you prefer local Anatolian flavors head to Tadinda Anadolu. Bomonti Brasserie is ideal for those interested in international cuisine. This terminal also has fast food restaurants like Burger King.
If you’re traveling internationally, the departure and arrival terminals have many cafes, kiosks, and bars. You can also enjoy some tax-free shopping at Duty Free after you go through passport control. Both terminals have souvenir shops and kiosks that sell general items.
Transportation to Riga City Center from Airport
Riga Intl. Airport
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is not only the largest city of Latvia but also of all Baltic countries. The buildings impressing everyone with the Daugava River and Art Nouveau architecture make Riga spreading on a wide geography indispensable.
In the city, which has succeeded in gathering trade, education and politics under a single roof, the nightlife is fast enough to deserve the title “Paris of the North”. Trolleybus, tramway and bus as well as taxi provide transportation service in Riga, which is the largest city of the north. There is also a ferryboat enabling transportation from Riga to Stockholm.
Open to international flights, Riga Airport hosts hundreds of thousands of passengers each year. Taxis and car rental services are available 24 hours a day for the transportation to the city center. In addition to the bus service, there is a minibus and a shuttle service which you can use either as a single or as a group.
Taxi
Two different taxi options are waiting for you at Riga Airport. The feature that separates taxi firms from each other is that Red Cab offers service with red vehicles. You can easily go to any part of the city in 15 minutes by choosing any of these taxis.
Bus
Bus route 22 that you can get on at Riga Airport allows you to travel to the city center in about half an hour. Operating hours of the buses that you can get on from the station opposite the terminal building vary between 10 minutes and 30 minutes. Tickets can be purchased from the buffets at the airport or ticket offices at the bus stop.
Minibus
If you want to go to the city center from the airport using a minibus, you can use the minibus route 241. It is possible to get the ticket from the driver in the minibuses which are the cheapest means of transportation.
Shuttle
If you are traveling as a group, private shuttle buses accepting up to seven passengers are waiting for their passengers at the exit of the terminal building. There is free Wi-Fi in the shuttle buses operating every half an hour between 10:30 am and 07:30 pm.
Car Rental
Those who want to rent a car for their travel can visit many of the prestigious car rental company located at the airport. Avis, Budget, Europcar and Sixt car rental companies, which are the leading car rental companies on the market, offer 24/7 service at the airport.
Riga Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Wednesday
26 Aug
21°13°
Today
Thursday
27 Aug
22°15°
Friday
28 Aug
21°14°
Saturday
29 Aug
22°14°
Sunday
30 Aug
21°14°
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Which airports can I use for Ankara-Riga flights?
Which airports can I use for Ankara-Riga flights?
For Ankara-Riga flights, you can use Ankara Esenboğa Airport as departure airport, and Riga Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Ankara-Riga and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Ankara-Riga and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Ankara-Riga is 1997 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 30 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Ankara-Riga flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Ankara-Riga flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Ankara-Riga flights is Sunday.
Ankara-Riga: which airline is better value on this route?
Ankara-Riga: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Turkish Airlines starts from approximately $ 361.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Turkish Airlines | $ 361 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 26.08.2026
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