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Thu, 09 May RIX - STN
Fri, 10 May STN - RIX
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£85 £54
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Fri, 24 May RIX - STN
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£27 £9
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Tue, 14 May RIX - LGW
Thu, 16 May LGW - RIX
£173 £168
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Sat, 04 May RIX - LHR
Tue, 07 May LHR - RIX
£229 £228
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Sat, 18 May RIX - LHR
Sun, 19 May LHR - RIX
£201
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Fri, 24 May RIX - LHR
Sun, 26 May LHR - RIX
£172 £168
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
120% Trains are 120% more expensive in London than in Riga.
Riga £1.29
London £2.8
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
130% The average meal is 130% more expensive in London than in Riga.
Riga £8.59
London £20
Distance: 1043 miles
Riga airports
Riga (RIX) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Skulte (RSC) How far from city centre: 28 miles
London airports
Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles
Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles
Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles
London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

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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:

How to find cheap flights from Riga to London

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When are the best times to fly from Riga to London

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

Frequently asked questions about flights from Riga to 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 can I find cheap flights from Riga to London at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Riga to London is 9£. 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 4.00 GBP, 86% more expensive than Riga, with a fare of 2.15 GBP, while train tickets costs 117% more in London: 2.80 GBP against 1.29 GBP in Riga. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 GBP in London, 133% more than the 8.59 GBP in Riga. The price of the coffee is around 40% more expensive in London, with an average of 3.58 GBP , while in Riga the coffee costs 2.56 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Riga to London?
The most popular months to book a trip 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.
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 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 9.0 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 6.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Riga and London?
The main airport route flying between Riga and London is: Riga (RIX) to Luton International (LTN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Wizz Air.
  • Alternatively, you can find Riga - London flights between Riga (RIX) to Gatwick (LGW) with the following airline(s) flying the route: airBaltic.
  • British Airways.
Airlines with indirect flights from Riga to London are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Riga to London are:
  • Scandinavian Airlines, stoping in Oslo for 80 minutes minimun.
  • Norwegian Air Shuttle, with 60 minutes scale in Stockholm.
  • Norwegian Air Shuttle, with 60 minutes scale in Stockholm.

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Reviews: 1
5.0 /5
Tiger
Date 2019-11-09 Age 51-70 City Latvia

Very good.

3.5 /5
Reviews: 2
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Alex
Date 2019-03-30 Age 51-70 City Latvia

everything is ok

3.0 /5
chuk
Date 2019-05-31 Age 51-70 City Windsor

Luton will be a great airport when the building work is completed

3.0 /5
Reviews: 2
3.0 /5
Steve
Date 2019-06-01 Age 51-70 City England

Found delays very stressful

3.0 /5
N/a at my age!
Date 2019-09-12 Age 51-70 City U.K.

I was lucky to be driven there. I did not use any restaurants or bars. Nor did I have access to a waiting room, my colleague and his wife had access to a VIP lounge.

2.7 /5
Reviews: 3
4.0 /5
None for you
Date 2019-08-17 Age 51-70 City Somerset UK

First time user. Great parking service- sat nav friendly. Terrible road links. Getting there in the dark with M11 junction closed got lost in diversions. Travelling alone unable to redirect sat nav as no stopping places on road.

2.0 /5
Charlie
Date 2018-05-02 Age 31-50 City London UK

Fairly utilitarian airport but functional

2.0 /5
Col
Date 2019-09-22 Age Over 70 City Kent

Wooden seating in departures is awful.

Flight Duration 3 h and 4 m Flights between Riga and London take, on average, 3 h and 4 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £9 Cheapest price for a flight between Riga and London found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Riga The airport Riga is the departure airport operating flights between Riga and London
Arriving Airport Stansted Flights departing Riga with London as destination arrive at Stansted

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