Flight deals from Riga, Latvia

Why flights from Riga make smart, flexible departures

Riga is a remarkably efficient launchpad for Europe and beyond. The city’s main airport sits close to the center, the terminal is compact and modern, and connections range from Baltic hops to major hubs for onward travel.

Why start your journey from Riga right now

Riga International Airport is the largest gateway in the Baltic states, located about 10 km west of downtown, so you can go from Old Town cobbles to check in with minimal transit time. Summer schedules typically expand to more destinations and higher frequencies, while winter still keeps the big European cities covered. In 2024, for example, the airport scheduled around 105 direct destinations in the summer season, including new routes to Kutaisi and Girona, subject to change.

The overall vibe is unhurried but connected. Riga balances quick short haul links around the Nordics and Baltics with daily flights to wider Europe and key transfer cities like Istanbul for access to Asia and Africa. The terminal offers ample seating, charging points, and a choice of food and coffee spots, so early mornings and tight turnarounds feel manageable.

If you like to mix city breaks with longer adventures, Riga pairs well with weekend escapes to Scandinavia and Central Europe, then tacks on self transfer itineraries farther afield. Kiwi.com’s Travel Hacks Travel Hacks and our self transfer options make it easy to stitch together separate tickets into one smart trip when a single carrier itinerary does not exist.

Flexible itineraries from Riga

Self transfer flights from Riga open up unique journeys, especially when combining destinations across regions, all managed through Kiwi.com for convenience.

Popular and trending destinations for cheap flights from Riga

From quick Baltic and Nordic hops to Western Europe and gateway hubs, travelers from Riga have plenty of choice for city breaks, summer beach runs, and long haul connections.

Short haul favorites and longer links from Riga

For fast getaways, flights from Riga to Stockholm take about 1 hour 10 minutes nonstop, and you can find frequent services on the flights from Riga to Stockholm route, subject to change. Even closer, flights from Riga to Tallinn are around 50 minutes nonstop, and flights from Riga to Vilnius are about 50 minutes nonstop, times subject to change.

Nordic and Central European capitals are steady crowd pleasers. Flights from Riga to Helsinki are about 1 hour 5 minutes nonstop, flights from Riga to Copenhagen are roughly 1 hour 40 minutes nonstop, and flights from Riga to Warsaw take about 1 hour 20 minutes nonstop, subject to change.

For Western Europe, city breaks to the Netherlands and Germany are popular. Flights from Riga to Amsterdam are about 2 hours 30 minutes nonstop and Riga to Frankfurt is roughly 2 hours 20 minutes nonstop, subject to change. If you are chasing connections to Asia or Africa, flights from Riga to Istanbul are around 3 hours 10 minutes nonstop, with onward options through global networks, subject to change.

Carriers serving these routes include full service and low cost options, such as Ryanair on several European city links and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul for long reach connections, alongside other airlines operating seasonally or year round, schedules subject to change. For last minute flights from Riga or weekend flights from Riga, flexibility on dates and airports usually opens more choices.

Hidden gems and seasonal routes

Keep an eye out for new routes each season and less obvious city pairs for deals and offbeat adventures from Riga.

When to book flights from Riga for best value

Price sensitive travelers often win by timing trips outside peak holidays and using smart tools to monitor fares.

Shoulder seasons, booking windows, and Kiwi tools to use

Cheapest months from Riga tend to align with shoulder seasons in Northern Europe. Late winter and early spring, plus late autumn, can offer lower fares than mid summer and Christmas periods, though exact pricing varies by route and demand, subject to change. For many European short haul trips, booking around four to six weeks before departure often balances availability and price, while long haul or peak summer may require a longer lead time.

Set up a Set a Price Alert for your preferred route to track drops without constant rechecking. When the fare shifts, you will get notified so you can book at a price you like, subject to availability. Combine this with flexible date searches to surface cheap one way flights from Riga or midweek departures.

Planning a multi city adventure across Scandinavia and Central Europe from Riga is simple with the Nomad Search Tool. Enter three or more stops, your dates, and lengths of stay, and it finds a cheap sequence automatically, which is especially handy for Baltic Nordics loops.

Advanced tips with Kiwi.com features

Experiment with features like self transfer and hidden city ticketing for extra savings, described in Kiwi.com’s Travel Hacks, subject to airline rules.

Airports and airlines in Riga explained for easy planning

Here is how Riga’s air travel works on the ground, plus how to combine carriers with confidence when building your itinerary.

Riga International Airport and how to get there smoothly

Riga International Airport IATA RIX sits approximately 10 km west of the city center. Bus 22 links the airport and central Riga in roughly 15 to 20 minutes, while taxis wait outside the terminal and typically cost around 15 to 20 euros to the center, examples subject to change. The modern terminal offers lounges, duty free, family areas, and even spa and grooming services, so early departures and layovers are comfortable, amenities subject to change.

You will find a healthy mix of budget and full service airlines. Low cost carriers like Ryanair cover many European city routes, while network airlines such as Turkish Airlines connect through their hubs for long haul reach, schedules subject to change. Summer typically brings more destinations and frequencies than winter.

If you build a trip using separate tickets, Kiwi.com’s self transfer hack combines flights from different airlines into one itinerary when a traditional through ticket does not exist. For extra reassurance, add the Kiwi.com Guarantee. Its Disruption Protection supports you if carrier changes affect your trip by offering instant compensation in Kiwi.com Credit to book a replacement or help with airline refunds, and it includes automatic check in and 24 by 7 instant chat support, all as described and subject to the terms on Kiwi.com.

Navigating Riga for smooth departures

Be sure to plan your route to the airport in advance and allow extra time on peak travel days for a stress free experience.

Smart travel tips for booking and flying from Riga

• Aim for shoulder season dates and midweek departures for better availability and potential savings, especially on short haul European routes, prices and schedules subject to change.
• Take Bus 22 to the airport for a simple and cheap 15 to 20 minute ride from central Riga, and leave extra time in peak traffic.
• Compare nearby alternatives on Kiwi.com and consider self transfer combos to unlock routes not offered on a single ticket.
• Use Set a Price Alert for routes like Riga to Copenhagen or Amsterdam to catch fare drops without constant searching.
• Add the Kiwi.com Guarantee for itineraries with separate tickets so Disruption Protection can help if carrier changes impact your plans.