Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Riga is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from LGW to RIX start at 09:10 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The last departure is at 20:25 with Norwegian Air Sweden. Overall, there are 11 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LGW to RIX flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Riga (and then discovering more of Latvia!) is a breeze with airBaltic. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with airBaltic on this route.
AirBaltic ranks as the top on-time carrier for LGW to RIX flights, with 80.46% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and RIX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, 46 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 92 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to RIX by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of LGW.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Riga in February.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to RIX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its leading sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without visiting Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.