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✈️ Cheap flights to Latvia
Compare fares to Latvia from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Riga Intl (RIX). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Latvia
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIX | Riga Intl | Riga | Main |
Riga International Airport is the largest airport in the Baltics; buses connect Riga with Tallinn and Vilnius, and ferries link Riga and Liepāja with Scandinavia and Germany.
📅 Best time to fly to Latvia
Best: June to August – long, bright days, warm beaches, festivals and Midsummer celebrations.
Cheaper shoulder season: May and September – fresh greenery or autumn colours, comfortable for hiking and city breaks.
Avoid: November – dark and damp; winter from December is cold but atmospheric, with Christmas markets and snow.
Weather by month in Riga
- -1°Jan⛅
- 0°Feb⛅
- 4°Mar⛅
- 12°Apr⛅
- 18°May⛅
- 21°Jun🌧
- 23°Jul🌧
- 22°Aug🌧
- 17°Sep🌧
- 10°Oct🌧
- 4°Nov⛅
- 1°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Latvia
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Riga | 1,689 km | 2 h 40 min | |
| New York → Riga | 6,745 km | 8 h 50 min | |
| Los Angeles → Riga | 9,310 km | 11 h 55 min | |
| Chicago → Riga | 7,320 km | 9 h 30 min | |
| Miami → Riga | 8,440 km | 10 h 50 min | |
| San Francisco → Riga | 9,037 km | 11 h 35 min | |
| Toronto → Riga | 6,775 km | 8 h 50 min | |
| Paris → Riga | 1,672 km | 2 h 40 min | |
| Frankfurt → Riga | 1,270 km | 2 h 10 min | |
| Dubai → Riga | 4,319 km | 5 h 50 min | |
| Delhi → Riga | 5,171 km | 6 h 55 min | |
| Mumbai → Riga | 5,802 km | 7 h 40 min | |
| Singapore → Riga | 9,276 km | 11 h 50 min | |
| Sydney → Riga | 15,331 km | 19 h 10 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Latvia
- Riga – The largest city in the Baltics blends medieval lanes, Art Nouveau boulevards and a lively food and bar scene.
- Jūrmala – A long beach resort town with spas and wooden villas, easily reached by train from Riga.
- Sigulda – A gateway to forest hikes, castle ruins at Turaida and adventure activities.
- Cēsis – A charming town with a well-preserved castle where visitors carry lanterns through the towers.
- Rundāle Palace – Latvia's grandest palace, set amid rose gardens in the countryside south of Riga.
- Kuldīga – A picturesque town with a brick bridge, cobbled streets and the wide Venta waterfall.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackCheck nearby airports
Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
Flights to Latvia: questions
What is the main airport in Latvia?
The main international airport is Riga Intl (RIX) in Riga.
How long is the flight from London to Latvia?
A nonstop flight from London to Riga covers about 1,689 km and takes around 2 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Latvia?
June to August – long, bright days, warm beaches, festivals and Midsummer celebrations.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Latvia?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May and September – fresh greenery or autumn colours, comfortable for hiking and city breaks.
Do I need a visa to fly to Latvia?
It depends on your passport. See our Latvia visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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