Cheap flights from Wellington to Riga from £782

Cheap flights from Wellington to Riga from £782

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3 stops
Mon, May 11
Wellington WLGRiga RIX
£782
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Mon, May 11
Wellington WLGRiga RIX
£836
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Wed, May 13
Wellington WLGRiga RIX
£866
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Fri, May 8
Wellington WLGRiga RIX
£867
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3 stops
Mon, May 11
Wellington WLGRiga RIX
£871
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3 stops
Sat, May 9
Wellington WLGRiga RIX
£879
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Mon, May 11 – Tue, May 19
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£1,618
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Mon, May 11 – Mon, May 18
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£1,622
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Mon, May 11 – Sat, May 16
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£1,622
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Mon, May 11 – Sat, May 16
Wellington WLGRiga RIX
£1,685
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Fri, May 8 – Sat, May 16
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£1,689
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Fri, May 8 – Fri, May 15
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£1,694
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How much do flights to Riga cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£782

Cheapest round-trip

£1,618

Average round-trip

£2,052

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

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

Check-in for a flight from Wellington to Riga

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
airBalticBTIBTNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
18 Apr
11°C4°C
25 Apr
9°C2°C
Sunday
19 Apr
9°C2°C
26 Apr
81%
8°C4°C
Monday
20 Apr
9°C1°C
27 Apr
88%
10°C5°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
9°C1°C
28 Apr
85%
12°C3°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
11°C3°C
29 Apr
10°C4°C
Thursday
23 Apr
84%
3°C2°C
30 Apr
14°C7°C
Friday
24 Apr
89%
7°C2°C
1 May
13°C4°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, airBaltic, Air New Zealand, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. Wellington and Riga have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Wellington?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Wellington and Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, London, Manchester, Melbourne, Sydney, Nadi, Gold Coast, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Nelson, Bangkok, Brisbane, Ho Chi Minh City, New Delhi, Singapore, Hanoi, Manila, Cairns.
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 Wellington?
The main airport in Wellington is Wellington International. It is also served by Wellington International, Whanganui Airport, Palmerston North, Kapiti Coast.
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 Wellington and Riga?
Currently, you can fly between Wellington and Riga with Qantas, airBaltic, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Wellington and Riga?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Wellington 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 Wellington and Riga?
Traveling between Wellington 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 Wellington?
There are a number of airports in and around Wellington. The main one is Wellington International and other nearby airports include Wellington International, Whanganui Airport, Palmerston North, Kapiti Coast
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 Wellington and Riga depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Wellington and Riga arrive?
What time do flights between Wellington and Riga depart?
What time do flights between Wellington and Riga arrive?

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