Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riga from £407

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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Melbourne MELRiga RIX
£407
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Wed, Aug 5
Melbourne MELRiga RIX
£441
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Thu, Aug 6
Melbourne MELRiga RIX
£454
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Wed, Aug 5
Melbourne MELRiga RIX
£455
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Melbourne MELRiga RIX
£478
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Wed, Aug 5
Melbourne MELRiga RIX
£490
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Melbourne MELRiga RIX
£945
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
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£953
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Melbourne MELRiga RIX
£963
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Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
Melbourne MELRiga RIX
£984
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£986
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How much do flights to Riga cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£407

Cheapest round-trip

£945

Average round-trip

£1,503

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Scoot

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Riga International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Hill of Crosses, Lithuania

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Riga

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
ScootTGWTRNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
airBalticBTIBTNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo

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
240
days per year
Snow days
24
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
90%
20°C14°C
18 Jul
29°C18°C
Sunday
12 Jul
83%
23°C14°C
19 Jul
57%
30°C20°C
Monday
13 Jul
28%
23°C17°C
20 Jul
46%
25°C17°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
21%
23°C16°C
21 Jul
85%
16°C14°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
23°C15°C
22 Jul
82%
17°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
24°C16°C
23 Jul
56%
22°C13°C
Friday
17 Jul
28°C17°C
24 Jul
64%
22°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Riga. The most popular airlines for this route are Scoot, Ryanair, airBaltic, China Eastern Airlines, and Jetstar Airways. Melbourne and Riga have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
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 Melbourne and Riga?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Riga with Scoot, Ryanair, airBaltic, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Riga?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Riga?
Traveling between Melbourne 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 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 Melbourne and Riga depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Riga arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Riga depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Riga arrive?

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