Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport.
London is two hours behind Riga and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from 18 weekly Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RIX to STN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for RIX to STN flights is Ryanair.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RIX and STN include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
Vilnius International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Stansted Airport (STN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport flight is 22 €. A return plane ticket is currently 44 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from RIX to STN, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RIX to STN.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights that leave from Riga International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to RIX:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a hotel near STN if you have a late Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar to explore London and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Stansted Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIX to STN in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among the biggest draws.