Best Price
Air Baltic
28 Aug, Fri
Riga – Ankara
7h 30m
1 stop
RIX–ESB
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Quick Flight Summary from Riga to Ankara
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $ 301
- Direct flight duration 7 hour 5 min
- Arrival airports ESB
- Best days to book Friday, Saturday
- Average over the last 30 days $ 362
Cheapest flights from Riga to Ankara
Turkish Airlines
5 Sep, Sat
Riga – Ankara
11h 5m
1 stop
RIX–ESB
Shortest Flight
Turkish Airlines
16 Sep, Wed
Riga – Ankara
7h 5m
1 stop
RIX–ESB
Turkish Airlines
15 Sep, Tue
Riga – Ankara
7h 5m
1 stop
RIX–ESB
Turkish Airlines
1 Sep, Tue
Riga – Ankara
7h 5m
1 stop
RIX–ESB
Air Baltic
30 Aug, Sun
Riga – Ankara
1d 2h 30m
1 stop
RIX–ESB
Last update: 26 August 2026 07:29
Estimated Prices for Riga to Ankara Flights
Cheapest Day28 August Friday
Best Price
$ 299
Average Price
$ 398
$ 736
$ 299
Key Features of the Airlines
- Budget Turkish Flights
- Domestic Focus
- Turkish Airlines Partner
- 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
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Riga City Center
Riga Intl. Airport
It is possible to get to the Riga Airport, which connects the world to Riga with international flights, by many means of transportation. Taxis, buses and minibuses carry passengers to the airport all day long despite of the heavy traffic. Car rental is another transportation option commonly preferred in the city.
Taxi
You can cover the distance of 15 kilometers between the airport and the city center in about 15 minutes in a quiet traffic by taxi. You can easily access the taxis from all parts of the city.
Bus
The bus route 22, which you can get on from the city center, operates in most part of the day. You must get a ticket before you get on the bus.
Minibus
If you want to have an economic travel, you may choose a minibus for going to the airport. Compared to other buses, the minibuses are cheaper and arrive at the airport for more than half an hour.
Car Rental
Car rental is the best option for passengers wanting comfortable and quick travel. Depending on your budget and your priorities, many vehicles can be rented from the car rental companies located in the city.
Airport Information
Riga Airport covering a large area is highly developed in terms of its activities and meeting the needs of its passengers. At the airport offering service for its passengers in a three-floored terminal building, there are also small worship places in addition to bank, post office, foreign exchange office and health center.
Free internet is also available at the airport. There are also eating and drinking places and shopping stores which are open all day for the use of passengers and visitors. Shopping stores in the terminal building; Duty Free, TUM, FURLA, BTV Tobacco, BTV Local Shop, Narvesen, Victoria's Secret, Stenders and A-Aptieka.
The eating and drinking places; Coffee Nation, Needstop, Tasty, Sweet Delights, Yakuza Sushi & Asian Fusion, Pascucci, Costa Coffee, Lido and TGI Friday's.
Transportation to Ankara City Center from Airport
Ankara Esenboğa Airport
You can get to Ankara’s central locations like Kızılay, AŞTİ, Gar, Sıhhiye and Ulus from the capital’s only airport Esenboğa Airport using Belko Air municipal buses, EGO buses, taxi, and personal vehicle.
You can also rent a car at Esenboğa Airport, which is located 28 km from the city center.
Belko Air
A service of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, these buses provide transportation between the airport and central locations in the city, like Kızılay, Sıhhiye, and Ulus. The 442/A and 442/K lines operate between 6 am and 12 am in both directions. These 45-passenger buses feature hostess services.
EGO Buses
The 442-3 bus line takes off at the terminal exits. While the line is infrequent it does provide transportation to AKM, Ankara Arena, Güvenpark, Ulus, and Sihhiye.
Taxi
Within the city taking a taxi is generally affordable but since the airport is located 28 km from the city center, getting to the city by taxi is a more expensive alternative.
Rental Car
Located in the domestic terminal at the Esenboğa Airport are 11 car rental agencies, including Sixt, Avis, Budget, Central and Hertz. You can rent a car to get to the city center; there are car rental agencies located in the city center as well. The city is easy to navigate by car when its not rush hour.
Airport Information
The 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 departures 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.
Ankara Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Today
Thursday
27 Aug
32°19°
Friday
28 Aug
27°17°
Saturday
29 Aug
25°13°
Sunday
30 Aug
26°15°
Monday
31 Aug
28°14°
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Which airports can I use for Riga-Ankara flights?
Which airports can I use for Riga-Ankara flights?
For Riga-Ankara flights, you can use Riga Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Ankara Esenboğa Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riga-Ankara and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riga-Ankara and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Riga-Ankara is 1997 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 30 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Riga-Ankara flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Riga-Ankara flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Riga-Ankara flights is Thursday.
Riga-Ankara: which airline is better value on this route?
Riga-Ankara: 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 Air Baltic starts from approximately $ 299.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Air Baltic | $ 299 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund |
 Turkish Airlines | $ 340 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Lufthansa | $ 736 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) |
Last update: 22.08.2026
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