Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Riga to Heraklion?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Heraklion takes around 3.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Riga and Heraklion?

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The flight distance between Riga and Heraklion is 2404 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Riga and Heraklion?

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Several carriers operate flights between Riga and Heraklion. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include airBaltic.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Riga?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riga and London, Copenhagen, Manchester, Stockholm, Oslo, Amsterdam, Alicante, Edinburgh, Kutaisi, Helsinki, Reykjavik, Geneva, Tenerife, Warsaw, Tashkent, Liverpool, Aberdeen, Bristol, Athens, Bergen.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Belfast, Larnaca, Bucharest, Budapest, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Sofia, Milan, Belgrade.

Question 6

What airports are near Riga?

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

Question 7

What airports are near Heraklion?

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The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Riga and Heraklion?

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Currently, you can fly between Riga and Heraklion with Ryanair, Aegean, airBaltic, easyJet, Wizz Air Malta.

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riga and Heraklion, 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Riga and Heraklion?

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Traveling between Riga and Heraklion, 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Riga?

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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

Question 12

How many airports are there near Heraklion?

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There are a number of airports in and around Heraklion. The main one is Heraklion International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.

Question 13

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

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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 Riga, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riga and Heraklion arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Riga and Heraklion depart?

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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 Riga, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Riga and Heraklion arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£86
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£381
Cheapest round-trip	£195
Average round-trip	£271
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus (Line 1)	15-25 min	€1.50-€2.50 (ticket price varies if purchased onboard)	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	10-20 min	€15-€25 (metered; night surcharge may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Private Transfer	10-20 min	€25-€45 (pre-booked; fixed price)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	families or groups
Rental Car	10-20 min	€25-€60 (daily rate; varies by season)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Crete independently
Ride-hailing (Uber/Beat)	10-20 min	€12-€22 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
airBaltic	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 1 total	Daily flights: 0.14 average	Most flights: Sunday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
airBaltic	---	1	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 5 total	Daily flights: 0.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
airBaltic	---	1	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 5 total	Daily flights: 0.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
Aegean	AEE	A3	No
airBaltic	BTI	BT	No
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes
Wizz Air Malta	WMT	W4	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	9°C
February	15°C	9°C
March	16°C	10°C
April	19°C	13°C
May	23°C	16°C
June	27°C	20°C
July	29°C	22°C
August	29°C	23°C
September	27°C	21°C
October	23°C	18°C
November	19°C	15°C
December	16°C	11°C