Antalya to Riga (AYT–RIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AYT–RIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 1,419 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT airBaltic | 2 | 223 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riga from Antalya
| Metric | AYT→RIX | RHO→RIX | PFO→RIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AYT | – | 154 mi | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 35m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
AYT: +03 · RIX: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Antalya, it's 6:00 PM in Riga.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Latvia. Apply at the Latvian Embassy in Ankara or through the VFS Global center. The short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) costs EUR 80 for adults and allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. Required documents include passport photos, travel insurance covering EUR 30,000, proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and bank statements. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen Area.
Processing takes 10 to 15 working days. A multi-entry Schengen visa issued by any Schengen country is valid for Latvia. If you hold a valid Schengen visa from another country, you can enter Latvia without a new application as long as your remaining entries and dates cover the trip.
Turkish Airlines operates direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Riga (RIX) in about 3 hours 15 minutes. Latvia uses the euro (EUR), trading at roughly 38 TRY per EUR 1. Card payments work at all shops, restaurants, and public transport points. Riga has an extensive bus, tram, and trolleybus network with single rides at EUR 1.15 using a contactless card. The Riga Central Market, housed in former Zeppelin hangars, is one of Europe's largest markets and worth a visit. Riga to Jurmala beach runs about 30 minutes by commuter train for EUR 1.40.
AYT–RIX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AYT to RIX
Antalya International Airport (AYT) and Riga International Airport (RIX) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AYT to RIX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AYT to RIX is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,419 miles (2,283 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Warsaw Chopin, İstanbul and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO) and Paphos (PFO).