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Sat, Oct 3
Lyon LYSRiga RIX
£93
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Wed, Sep 30
Lyon LYSRiga RIX
£96
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Mon, Sep 28
Lyon LYSRiga RIX
£108
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Wed, Sep 30
Lyon LYSRiga RIX
£120
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Fri, Oct 2 – Mon, Oct 5
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Wed, Sep 30 – Sun, Oct 4
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How much do flights to Riga cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£93

Cheapest round-trip

£170

Average round-trip

£231

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Riga airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus route 22.

Riga is served by Riga International Airport (RIX), located approximately 10 km southwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The most economical choice is the public bus, while taxis and ride-hailing provide faster door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

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)

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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

Depart from
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry
Arrive to
Riga International
Average flights per week
395
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Hill of Crosses, Lithuania

Check-in for a flight from Lyon to Riga

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
airBalticBTIBTNo
Norwegian Air ShuttleNAXDYNo
VoloteaVOEV7No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Riga

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-4°C
February0°C-4°C
March3°C-1°C
April9°C2°C
May15°C7°C
June19°C12°C
July22°C15°C
August21°C14°C
September17°C11°C
October10°C6°C
November5°C2°C
December1°C-1°C
Hottest Month
22°C
July
Coldest month
-4°C
January
Sunny days
244
days per year
Snow days
24
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
12 Sep
57%
18°C10°C
19 Sep
20%
17°C11°C
Sunday
13 Sep
64%
16°C11°C
20 Sep
14%
19°C11°C
Monday
14 Sep
72%
16°C13°C
21 Sep
75%
17°C11°C
Tuesday
15 Sep
75%
17°C13°C
22 Sep
64%
14°C10°C
Wednesday
16 Sep
15%
20°C11°C
23 Sep
73%
15°C8°C
Thursday
17 Sep
80%
16°C12°C
24 Sep
72%
12°C9°C
Friday
18 Sep
76%
16°C10°C
25 Sep
51%
14°C11°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, airBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Volotea. Lyon and Riga have 395 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Lyon?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lyon and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Aberdeen, Kraków, Madrid, Bucharest, Barcelona, Rome, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Málaga, Birmingham, Tunis, Lisbon, Athens, Porto, Berlin.

What are the most popular routes to and from Riga?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riga and London, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Oslo, Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Manchester, Stockholm, Alicante, Kutaisi, Helsinki, Aberdeen, Bristol, Bergen, Ålesund, Paris, Istanbul, Barcelona, Budapest, Tromsø.

What airports are near Lyon?

The main airport in Lyon is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. It is also served by Geneva, Turin, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Dole–Jura, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne.

What airports are near Riga?

The main airport in Riga is Riga International. It is also served by Riga International, Kaunas, Tartu.

Which airlines fly between Lyon and Riga?

Currently, you can fly between Lyon and Riga with Ryanair, easyJet, airBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Volotea.

When’s the best time to travel between Lyon and Riga?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lyon and Riga, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Lyon and Riga?

Traveling between Lyon and Riga, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Lyon?

There are a number of airports in and around Lyon. The main one is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry and other nearby airports include Geneva, Turin, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Dole–Jura, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne

How many airports are there near Riga?

There are a number of airports in and around Riga. The main one is Riga International and other nearby airports include Riga International, Kaunas, Tartu.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lyon and Riga depart?

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