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Cheapest time to fly from Riga to London

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end 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 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£17Cheapest price for a flight between Riga and London found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportRiga International AirportWhen flying from Riga to London

Destination airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City AirportWhen travelling from Riga to London

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

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

One-way average Price£74The average price for a flight Riga - London at Opodo is £74, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Airlines that fly from Riga to London

Scandinavian Airlines

85£

Brussels Airlines

104£

Distance: 1,043 mi

Riga airports

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

London airports

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

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

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

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

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

Find cheap flights from Riga to London

Riga to London flights take less than 3 hours and link the Latvian capital directly with London Gatwick and London Stansted.

airBaltic and Ryanair fly the route direct from Riga International Airport (RIX).

Fares start from £17, the lowest price booked on Opodo in recent days.

Departing from Riga: airports and terminals

Riga International Airport (RIX) handles London departures from its main terminal, about 10km west of the city centre. As the home base of airBaltic, it has direct flights to London Gatwick.

Bus 22 reaches the airport from the centre in about 20 minutes, and taxis and hotel shuttles also run regular transfers. The airport stays open 24 hours a day and offers free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the passenger areas.

Arriving in London: from the airport to the city

When arriving on flights from Riga, you will likely land at one of London's major international gateways. London Heathrow (LHR) offers the fastest rail link via the Heathrow Express to Paddington, taking about 15 minutes, or the Elizabeth Line for direct access to the West End and the City. If you land at Gatwick Airport (LGW), the Gatwick Express reaches Victoria Station in 30 minutes, while Stansted Airport (STN) and Luton Airport (LTN) are served by frequent coach services and rail links to Liverpool Street and St Pancras International respectively.

For those preferring private transport, designated pick-up points for taxis and private hire vehicles are clearly signposted at every terminal. Journey times into central London by road typically range from 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic and your specific arrival airport.

Entry requirements for London

Latvian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom do not require a visa for short stays, including tourism, as Latvia is part of the EU. However, since the UK is not part of the Schengen Area, you must present a valid passport to clear border control; national ID cards are generally no longer accepted for entry. Ensure your passport is valid for the entire duration of your stay.

Things to do in London

London's historic centre is defined by Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The Shard gives views across the whole capital from its observation decks.

The South Bank is a cultural district with the National Theatre and Shakespeare's Globe. Trafalgar Square is the starting point for the National Gallery, with the National Portrait Gallery next door.

Museums are spread throughout the West End, and public transport is the easiest way to move between the central landmarks.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Riga to London

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

When you fly from Riga to London the average price is £74. 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 Riga to London at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Riga to London is 17 £. 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 Riga to London?

The most popular months to book a flight from Riga to London are December, January and March, 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 December and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, January and April 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 2 h and 55 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 Riga and London?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from Riga to London?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Riga to London are:

Ryanair.
British Airways.
airBaltic.

Norwegian Air Sweden

Lot Polish Airlines
Finnair

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