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How much do flights to Riga cost?
Getting from Riga airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus route 22.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-40 min | €2 (single ticket from driver; cheaper with e-ticket) | every 10–30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-35 min | €5 (direct service to Old Town) | every 30 min (traffic dependent) | direct to Old Town | |
15-25 min | €15-€25 (metered; varies by destination and traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
15-25 min | €10-€20 (app-based; price varies with demand) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app users seeking value | |
15-25 min | €25-€45 (pre-booked; fixed price) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
15-25 min | €30-€60 (per day; varies by provider and vehicle) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring Latvia independently |
Notes:
- Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Bus 22 runs between the airport and the city center with stops along Abrenes iela near the Central Railway Station.
- Taxis at the airport operate from designated stands outside the arrivals hall. Always use licensed taxis with meters.
- Ride-hailing apps like Bolt are widely used in Riga and often offer competitive prices.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Riga
Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Riga
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | EIN | EI | No |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| airBaltic | BTI | BT | No |
| SAS | SAS | SK | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Riga
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | -1°C | -4°C |
| February | 0°C | -4°C |
| March | 3°C | -1°C |
| April | 9°C | 2°C |
| May | 15°C | 7°C |
| June | 19°C | 12°C |
| July | 22°C | 15°C |
| August | 21°C | 14°C |
| September | 17°C | 11°C |
| October | 10°C | 6°C |
| November | 5°C | 2°C |
| December | 1°C | -1°C |
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