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Cheapest time to fly from Helsinki to Riga

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration55 minutesFlights between Helsinki and Riga take, on average, 55 minutes minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£45Cheapest price for a flight between Helsinki and Riga found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportHelsinki AirportWhen flying from Helsinki to Riga

Destination airportRiga International AirportFor the route from Helsinki to Riga

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Helsinki to Riga

Airlines flying this routeFinnair, airBalticAirline(s) with flights between Helsinki to Riga

One-way average Price£77The average price for a flight Helsinki - Riga at Opodo is £77, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Riga when departing from Helsinki

Airlines that fly from Helsinki to Riga

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Mon 26/10

Distance: 223 mi

Helsinki airports

Helsinki Airport (HEL)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Riga airports

Riga International Airport (RIX)How far from city centre: 2 mi

Book your Helsinki to Riga flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Helsinki to Riga (Latvia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £45, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Helsinki to Riga takes roughly 1 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Helsinki–Riga route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Helsinki Airport (HEL)
Arrival airport: Riga International Airport (RIX)

The weather in Riga

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Riga, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly -7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 22ºC
Lows: down to -8ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: February
Wettest month: July

Tips for cheaper flights from Helsinki to Riga

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Helsinki to Riga:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Riga. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Helsinki to Riga

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Helsinki to Riga?

When you fly from Helsinki to Riga the average price is £77. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Helsinki to Riga at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Helsinki to Riga is 45 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Helsinki to Riga?

The most popular months to book a flight from Helsinki to Riga are August, January and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Helsinki to Riga?

The best time of the year to go to Riga when flying from Helsinki depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Riga from Helsinki in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, April and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Helsinki - Riga.

How long does the flight take to go from Helsinki to Riga?

The total flight time between Helsinki and Riga is of around 55 minutes on average, considering an average distance of 223 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Riga compared to Helsinki?

While in Helsinki temperatures can reach an average of 16º ºC in summer, Riga can experience temperatures up to 16º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -4º ºC in Riga, compared to the -5º ºC average in Helsinki.

Which airports have flights between Helsinki and Riga?

The main airport route flying between Helsinki and Riga is: Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Riga International Airport(RIX). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Helsinki to Riga?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Helsinki to Riga are:

airBaltic.
Finnair.

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