Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Every week, there are three London Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, opt for the 06:05 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:15 with British Airways.
Your LHR to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Riga (and then exploring more of Latvia!) is easy with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to RIX flights. An impressive 85.96% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LHR and RIX:
Copenhagen Airport
Goteborg Landvetter Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
70 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 106 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel near RIX if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Latvia you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If you want to check out another side of Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key reasons to visit.