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Flight Duration2 h and 55 mFlights between Riga and London take, on average, 2 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£12Cheapest price for a flight between Riga and London found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing AirportRigaThe airport Riga is the departure airport operating flights between Riga and London

Arriving AirportStanstedFlights departing Riga with London as destination arrive at Stansted

High seasonAugustAccording to search data from our customers, August is the busiest time to fly from Riga to London

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

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

Airlines that fly from Riga to London

Norwegian Air Shuttle

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

170%Trains are 170% more expensive in London than in Riga.

Riga£1.31

London£3.50

MealMid-priced restaurant

50%The average meal is 50% more expensive in London than in Riga.

Riga£13.11

London£20.00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

60%Taxis are 60% more expensive in London than in Riga.

Riga£2.62

London£4.20

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

49%Coffee is 49% more expensive in London than in Riga.

Riga£2.70

London£4.01

Distance: 1043 miles

Riga airports

Riga (RIX)How far from city centre: 2 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

Useful information for the flight from Riga to London

How long is the flight from Riga to London?

It takes 2 hours and 40 minutes to fly from Riga to London with a direct flight. The flight duration will be longer if you choose a flight with stopovers.

Is there a time change from Riga to London?

The local time in Riga is two hours ahead of GMT time in London.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to London?

Many of London's landmarks are within walking distance of each other, so a good pair of walking shoes can come in handy if you'd like to visit the city on foot. Many of the best discoveries happen when take the time to explore lesser known streets and neighbourhoods. For example, take a walk from the markets in Covent Garden, along the river Thames to Embankment Bridge, and on to South Bank restaurants and theatres.

Which airlines fly from Riga to London

There are several airlines which provide cheap flights from Riga to London, including the following popular options:

Air Baltic, Latvia's national flag carrier airline.
Ryanair, a great choice for low-cost city breaks across Europe.
Wizz Air, a budget Hungarian airline.

How to find cheap flights from Riga to London

Opodo is an online travel agency that makes it simple to find low-cost flights from Riga to London. Opodo's intuitive search engine allows you to filter flights according to dates of travel, cheapest airfare, quickest connection, preferred airline, and further filters that will help you find the perfect deal. Keep scrolling down for last-minute deals and alternative departure times. Opodo's powerful search engine makes it easy to find great ticket prices for your trip, displaying many results in just a few seconds.

When are the best times to fly from Riga to London

April offers a great combination of pleasant weather, and affordable airfares and accommodation prices.
September benefits from the last of the summer warmth. But it is also the beginning of the new cultural season, when theatres and performance venues reopen after the summer break.

Airports in Riga

Riga International Airport (RIX) is Latvia's main airport, connecting the city to the rest of the world.

Useful Information about Riga International Airport

Riga International Airport is located close to the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

By bus – service 22 from the Old Town will take you to the airport in about 20 minutes.
By taxi – 15 to 25 minutes.
By shuttle bus – reserve a seat in a shuttle for direct transfers from major hotels to the airport.

Services: open 24 hours, free unlimited Wi-Fi, a great array of shops and restaurants, smoking areas inside and outside the airport in designated areas.

Airports in London

There are three major commercial airports in London that operate a flight path to Riga: Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport, and Luton Airport.

Useful Information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is located about 29.5 miles south-east from London's city centre.

How to get from Gatwick to London:

By train – 30 minutes on the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station in Central London.
By taxi – about 1 hour to the city centre.
By coach – usually about 90 minutes to Victoria Coach Station.

Services: operates 24/7, 90 minutes free Wi-Fi, many shops and restaurants, baby changing facilities, outdoor smoking areas.

Useful Information about Stansted Airport

Stansted is located 42 miles north-east of Central London.

How to get from Stansted to London:

By train – 50 minutes from the airport to Liverpool Street Station in north-east London.
By coach – 90 minutes to Victoria Coach Station (A20 service) or to Liverpool Street (A21 service). Services run every half hour between 6am and 2am.
By taxi – around 90 minutes, but might take longer in case of heavy traffic.

Services: open 24/7, 4 hours of free Wi-Fi, baby changing facilities, outdoor smoking facilities, many shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants.

Useful Information about Luton Airport

Luton Airport lies about 28 miles to the north of London's city centre.

How to get to London:

By train – Luton Airport Shuttle services connect you to the Thameslink train service to St Pancras International Station in London. The train journey takes about 45 minutes.
By coach – National Express and Green Line buses run from Luton to Victoria and Paddington stations in Central London, travel time of about 50 to 60 minutes.
By taxi – at least 1 hour.

Services: open 24/7, 4 hours of free Wi-Fi, many retail and dining outlets, baby changing facilities, outdoor smoking areas.

What to do and visit in London

Visit Westminster Abbey, where the Kings and Queens of England have been crowned since 1066. You can also visit the nearby Houses of Parliament.
Snap a photo of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, and visit the National Gallery, or the National Portrait Gallery.
Explore the South Bank and watch a theatre performance at the National Theatre, or Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
Soar up the ultramodern Shard Skyscraper for magnificent panoramic views of the city, spotting St-Paul's Cathedral, the Gherkin Building, and the London Eye.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Riga to London

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Riga to London?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Riga. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Riga to London is 13 £. 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.

Is London expensive to visit compared to Riga?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in London costs an average of 4.20 GBP, 60% more expensive than Riga, with a fare of 2.62 GBP,

While train tickets costs 167% more in London: 3.50 GBP against 1.31 GBP in Riga.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 GBP in London, 53% more than the 13.11 GBP in Riga.

The price of the coffee is around 49% more expensive in London, with an average of 4.01 GBP , while in Riga the coffee costs 2.70 GBP.

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

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

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

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

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

The total flight time between Riga and London is of around 03:04 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,728 km, 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 London compared to Riga?

While in Riga the temperatures can reach an average of 27.96 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 2.3 mm ,London's temperatures can go up to 29.01 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.09 ºC in London, compared to the -12.49 ºC average degrees reported in Riga. During the winter period, Riga can register 1.6 mm precipitation, while London have an average of 6 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Riga and London?

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

British Airways.

Norwegian Air Sweden.

airBaltic.

Alternatively, you can find Riga - London flights between Riga (RIX) to Heathrow (LHR) with the following airline(s) flying the route: British Airways.

Finnair.

Which are the airlines with flights from Riga to London?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Riga to London are:

Ryanair.
Wizz Air.
airBaltic.

Scandinavian Airlines, stopping in Oslo for 80 minutes minimum.

Norwegian Air Shuttle, with 60 minutes scale in Stockholm.
Scandinavian Airlines, with 80 minutes scale in Copenhagen.

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