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Cheapest time to fly from London to Riga

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. 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 Duration2 h and 30 mFlights between London and Riga take, on average, 2 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£21Cheapest price for a flight between London and Riga found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Riga

Destination airportRiga International AirportFor the route from London to Riga

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

Airlines flying this routeRyanair, airBaltic, British AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between London to Riga

One-way average Price£257The average price for a flight London - Riga at Opodo is £257, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Airlines that fly from London to Riga

Norwegian Air Shuttle

92£

Wizz Air

97£

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 1,043 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Riga airports

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

Flights departing from London

London is the largest city in the United Kingdom and its history dates back to the Roman Empire. Today, it is a bustling metropolis that is served by several airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Southend and London City Airport. Of these, London City is the only airport that is conveniently located in central London.

Flights from London to Riga may take off from London City Airport. However, they may also take off from other airports such as Heathrow or Gatwick. London City Airport is known for being easily accessible by taxi and bus, whereas other airports require a short train journey. Gatwick and other airports are located a fair distance from London.

Getting to London airport

London Riga flights may take off from one of the many airports that serve the city of London. Once you confirm from which airport your flight is taking off, you can take a train ride to that airport well in advance. Make sure that you start early if your plane is taking off from Southend or Stansted, as these airports are located in Essex. However, if your flight takes off from London City Airport, you can just hop in a taxi to reach the airport to fly to Riga. You could also reach London City Airport easily by bus.

Arriving to Riga

Riga is the capital of Latvia and one of the centres of Baltic culture. Begin your day at Riga Castle, which is known for its unique style of architecture. Head toward Freedom Monument, which was built to commemorate the freedom struggle. The Latvian National Museum of Art is a great place to discover rare paintings and other collections, which attract a number of visitors every year. Do not forget to pay a visit to St. Peter's Church, which is one of the most beautiful churches in the country. Last, but not least, spend time at the Old Town of Riga, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

How to get to Riga city centre

Flights to Riga from London land at Riga International Airport, which is around 6.2 miles from the city centre. The easiest way to get to Riga city centre from the airport is by bus. All you need to do is walk straight out of the airport and hop on bus 22, which can be found easily outside the arrivals area. This bus is run by Rigas Satiksme and connects the airport with downtown Riga. Another option is to drive to the city centre. For this, rent a car and take the road that leads to the city. A more expensive method to reach the city centre is by taking a taxi.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Riga

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

When you fly from London to Riga the average price is £257. 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 London to Riga at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Riga is 21 £. 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 London to Riga?

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

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

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

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

The total flight time between London and Riga is of around 2 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,042.84 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Riga?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Riga?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Riga are:

Ryanair.
airBaltic.
British Airways.

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

Lot Polish Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle

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