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Find deals from Columbus to Riga
Find one-way and return tickets at the lowest prices, whether last-minute or planned in advance.
Find deals from Columbus to Riga
Find one-way and return tickets at the lowest prices, whether last-minute or planned in advance.
Cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Riga
Flexible with dates? We find the best prices for the week around your selected date. Prices may vary after you search.
One-way
| Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7 | £96 |
| Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15 | £175 |
| Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23 | £186 |
| Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31 | £88 |
| Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7 | £76 |
| Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15 | £70 |
| Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23 | £70 |
| Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30 | £82 |
| Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7 | £89 |
| Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15 | £88 |
| Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 23 | £119 |
| Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31 | £112 |
Round-trip
| Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7 | £99 |
| Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15 | £90 |
| Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23 | £99 |
| Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31 | £63 |
| Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7 | £57 |
| Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15 | £53 |
| Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23 | £54 |
| Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30 | £66 |
| Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7 | £73 |
| Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15 | £88 |
| Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 23 | £145 |
| Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31 | £137 |
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
When is the best time to visit Riga
Riga's flight prices swing dramatically by season. Winter offers the cheapest fares and quiet streets, spring and autumn balance mild weather with moderate costs, while summer and December bring festivals and Christmas markets alongside peak prices and crowds.
- Prices: Peak rates for flights and hotels; book 8-10 weeks ahead for better summer deals, December sees festive surcharges.
- Weather: Pleasant summer 15–22 °C with 8–12 rainy days monthly; December drops to -2–3 °C with occasional snow.
- Events: Midsummer Festival (June), Riga City Festival (August), and enchanting Christmas markets at Dome Square and Livu Square (December).
- Prices: Cheapest flights and accommodation—up to 40% less than summer; book 3-4 weeks ahead for optimal deals.
- Weather: Cold -5–5 °C with 10–14 snowy/rainy days monthly; layer up for crisp Baltic conditions.
- Events: Staro Riga Light Festival (November) and Riga Opera Festival (January-February) offer cultural highlights without summer crowds.
- Prices: Moderate rates—20-30% below peak summer; book flights 5-6 weeks ahead for optimal spring and autumn deals.
- Weather: Comfortable 8–18 °C with 7–10 rainy days monthly; May blooms beautifully, October showcases golden foliage in parks.
- Events: Art Nouveau Festival (May), early Riga City Festival events (late August-September), and Staro Riga Light Festival (November) offer cultural depth without crowds.
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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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