Cheap flights from Alta to Riga

The weeks just before and after June are the shoulder period to compare first, and June itself is the cheapest month shown. Weekday departures can differ from weekend ones, so check the calendar rather than assuming a pattern. December and August sit among the months with listed prices, and Christmas, New Year and school holidays can push fares up on both ends of the trip. If your dates fall in October, November, January or February instead, compare nearby dates and allow time for winter conditions.

Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian, Norwegian International, Wider, Finnair and Eurowings Discover all sell this route, and none of them flies it nonstop. The mix runs from carriers that bundle more into the base fare to carriers that price bags, seats and food separately, so compare fare rules before comparing numbers. Connection points, operating carriers and included services can vary by date, and a cheaper ticket may mean a longer layover or an overnight stop. Check whether your bag is included, whether changes are allowed, and whether the connection is protected on one ticket.

Arriving in Riga late in the day changes the onward plan, because public transport thins out and a taxi or ride-hail becomes the easier fallback. Riga Airport is the city's airport in these facts, and buses, taxis and ride-hail are the usual ways into the centre; allow extra time in winter. Watch for the last departure of your chosen transport, the correct pick-up point outside arrivals, and whether your connection lands late enough to miss it. If you arrive after dark, decide your onward route before you land rather than in the terminal.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Latvian

Emergency number

112, 110, 113

Driving side

right

Calling code

+371

Internet domain

.lv

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Riga

589 k (2026)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Riga)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what the fare includes, because some tickets on this route charge separately for bags, seats and food.
• Confirm the Alta departure time, terminal and connection, since every itinerary connects through another airport.
• Prefer one ticket over separate tickets, so a missed connection stays the operating carrier's responsibility.
• Check passport and entry rules for Latvia before paying, especially if you are travelling from outside the Schengen area.
• Use the price calendar across October, November, December, January, February, June and August before fixing your dates.
• Compare weekday departures and the weeks around June, since June is the cheapest month shown.