Cheap flights to Riga
Latvia's main aviation hub is Riga International Airport, located just 10 kilometers from the city center. The country's capital is connected by regular service to many destinations, with the most intensive passenger flow coming from Helsinki (134 flights per week), Copenhagen (79 flights), and Stockholm (78 flights). In total, the route network features more than 15 key departure cities, providing convenient logistics for travelers from Europe and other regions.
Flights to Riga are provided by 37 air carriers, with Air Baltic holding a dominant position, operating nearly a thousand flights weekly. A significant volume of traffic also comes from airlines such as Norwegian Air Sweden and Finnair. To choose the optimal route, you can study the weather forecast or check information on how to get there in the ticket search cards below.
Stockholm — Riga
Gothenburg — Riga
Oslo — Riga
Copenhagen — Riga
Bergen — Riga
Budapest — Riga
Bucharest — Riga
Vilnius — Riga
Palanga — Riga
Billund — Riga
Tallinn — Riga
Turku — Riga
When is the best time to book a flight to Riga?
The price of a flight to Riga changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 30 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $285. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
Flight insights to Riga
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Riga — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Riga come from Helsinki, Copenhagen and Stockholm. Helsinki leads with around 134 flights a week.
- Helsinki134 flights/week
- Copenhagen79 flights/week
- Stockholm78 flights/week
- Oslo76 flights/week
- Tallinn70 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Riga depart from Finland, Germany and Denmark. Finland alone accounts for about 13% of all direct routes.
- Finlandavg $70
- Germanyavg $99
- Denmarkavg $63
- Swedenavg $30
- Lithuaniaavg $48
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Riga range from Stockholm at $28 to Helsinki at $73 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Helsinkifrom $73
- Copenhagenfrom $55
- Stockholmfrom $28
- Oslofrom $41
- Tallinnfrom $44
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Riga from right now are Stockholm from $28, Gothenburg from $32 and Kaunas from $38.
- Stockholmfrom $28
- Gothenburgfrom $32
- Kaunasfrom $38
- Oslofrom $41
- Tallinnfrom $44
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Riga is from Santa Cruz de Tenerife at about 6h 13m, followed by Las Palmas (6h 12m) and Dubai (6h 2m).
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife6h 13m
- Las Palmas6h 12m
- Dubai6h 2m
- Funchal5h 47m
- Marrakech5h 18m
Popular departure cities to Riga
Finland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Estonia
Germany
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Lithuania
Poland
Turkey
Belgium
Germany
Germany
Austria
Finland
France
Switzerland
United Arab Emirates
Lithuania
Germany
Germany
Turkey
Czech Republic
Italy
Spain
Italy
Denmark
Moldova
Finland
Egypt
Spain
Georgia
Greece
Montenegro
Romania
Lithuania
Egypt
Greece
Portugal
Finland
Hungary
Bulgaria
Sweden
Spain
Spain
Israel
Norway
Malta
Bulgaria
Uzbekistan
Armenia
Spain
Slovenia
Iceland
Spain
Cyprus
Morocco
France
PortugalFrequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to Riga?
- The current schedule features 15 main departure cities providing stable air connections with the capital of Latvia. Passengers can choose from both direct flights and connecting options via major transport hubs.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Riga?
- The highest number of flights operate from Helsinki (134 flights per week), Copenhagen (79 flights), and Stockholm (78 flights). High flight frequencies are also maintained from Oslo and Tallinn.
- How many airlines fly to Riga?
- There are 37 airlines flying to the city. The largest carriers by flight volume are Air Baltic, Norwegian Air Sweden, Finnair, as well as Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.
- Which airports serve flights to Riga?
- All international flights are handled by Riga International Airport (RIX). It is conveniently located 10 kilometers from the city limits, allowing you to reach the center in a short time.
- How to find cheap flights to Riga?
- To save money, it is recommended to book tickets in advance, especially if the trip is planned for the summer period. It is worth checking offers from various carriers, including low-cost airlines, and monitoring fares from neighboring European capitals.