Riga to London flights

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.