Flying from London to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Riga International Airport (RIX). Explore your options for heading out from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 50 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct London to Riga International Airport flight.
Riga International Airport is located in Riga. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to RIX.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Riga International Airport (RIX) leave from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Riga International Airport with British Airways. This popular carrier operates departures from LHR.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LHR and RIX is British Airways.
British Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 83.87% of services landing on schedule.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Riga International Airport (RIX) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Air Baltic has direct flights from London to RIX departing from LGW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination without any detours.
AirBaltic attracts the most bookings on the LGW to RIX route.
Book with airBaltic if you prioritize punctuality. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Riga International Airport land as scheduled 80.46% of the time.
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to RIX flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Enjoy a hassle-free trip from start to finish from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Riga International Airport can be booked from here.
Get on board with Ryanair. It offers direct London to RIX plane tickets from STN.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Ryanair from STN to RIX.
Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 89.84% of its services landing on schedule.
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Riga International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and get to your destination as expected.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Have a late flight from London to Riga International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near RIX and fast-forward to bedtime:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Riga International Airport is $72. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $125. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from London to RIX, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a London to Riga International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Riga International Airport (RIX)
January is the quietest month for flights from London to Riga International Airport (RIX), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a London to RIX plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Riga to range from 13ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Riga International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Riga International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera are highlights which should feature on any good Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover more of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres southeast to Daugavpils to check off its leading sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 153 kilometres west of Riga, Ventspils is another essential stop in Latvia. Start your sightseeing at Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park.