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London to Riga: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found44 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week51

Finding cheap flights from London to Riga International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Riga International is 44 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from London to Riga International.
Ryanair, airBaltic and British Airways fly direct from London to Riga International.
As of September 2025, there are 102 flights per week flying from London to Riga International.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Riga International is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Riga International Airport on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riga International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riga is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Riga International is Ryanair .

Flying from London to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know

  • Choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Riga International Airport (RIX). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.

  • 2 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Riga International Airport flight.

  • Riga International Airport is located in Riga. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services every week. Get from LHR to RIX on British Airways's 6:05am departure.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to RIX.

  • Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Riga International Airport (RIX) depart from this terminal.

  • British Airways is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from London to Riga International Airport jetting out of LHR.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between LHR and RIX is British Airways.

  • With a dependable 85.96% of services arriving on schedule, British Airways ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.

  • Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from London to Riga International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:

  • Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Thinking of flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Riga International Airport (RIX) plane tickets are available from here.

  • Air Baltic offers direct flights from London to RIX leaving from LGW. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single journey.

  • Air Baltic has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to RIX route.

  • Flights between London Gatwick Airport and Riga International Airport are more likely to be on time with Air Baltic compared to other carriers.

  • With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to RIX flight:

  • London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Avoid the hassle of switching planes from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Riga International Airport can be booked from here.

  • Ryanair is one trusted airline that offers direct London to RIX plane tickets from STN.

  • Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from STN to RIX.

  • Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 69.18% of its services landing on schedule.

  • The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.

  • Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Riga International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.

About Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • Have a late flight from London to Riga International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near RIX and be in snooze mode sooner:

  • Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top providers to choose from here.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your London to Riga International Airport flight.

Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga

  • Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • Currently, 22 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 44 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book eight months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to RIX.

  • Organise your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on London to Riga International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from London to RIX by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.

  • Save on your flight from London to Riga International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from London to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • February is the quietest month for flights from London to Riga International Airport (RIX), while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before locking in your London to RIX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).

More about Riga

  • Start your Riga trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Riga International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are essential stops on your Riga itinerary.

Explore more of Latvia

  • You've visited Riga, now it's time to explore more of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its popular sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of Latvia, consider Ventspils, about 153 kilometres west of Riga. Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park are highlights.

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