Cheap flights from Belfast to Riga

The weeks either side of April are the natural place to start if you want the lower fares shown for this route, and April itself is the cheapest month among the priced months. December and January also appear in the dated fares, so book well ahead if your trip touches the winter holidays, and check weekend dates separately from midweek ones.

February, October and November are the other priced months, and the same calendar logic applies: compare a few dates before you fix your plans. If your dates are fixed in a busy period, look at the early-morning and late-evening departures first, then decide whether the connection time still works for you.

British Airways is the first full-service name to check, followed by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines; both are listed on this route, and neither offers a nonstop flight. BA CityFlyer, Emerald Airlines and Aer Lingus are also listed, so compare what each fare includes before you decide, especially if you need a checked bag or seat choice.

All five carriers operate connecting itineraries, which means the total journey time depends on the transfer, not on the flight alone. Read the fare rules for baggage, changes and seat selection on each option, and check whether your connection is protected on one ticket or split across separate bookings.

Riga airport is a compact capital-city airport, so walking distances, transfers and waiting are usually manageable once you land. Follow the signs for buses or taxis into the centre, and check which terminal your flight uses before you travel.

If you arrive late, confirm that your onward transport is still running, and keep your passport and booking details handy for the arrival checks. Allow extra time if you have a tight connection or need to collect a checked bag on arrival.

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+03 (Europe/Riga)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm that your booking uses George Best City, the Belfast airport named for this route.
• Check baggage rules for each carrier, especially on fares that may not include a checked bag.
• If your itinerary is on separate tickets, allow enough time to collect bags and re-check them at the connection.
• Carry a valid passport for Latvia, and check entry rules that apply to your nationality.
• Check whether your travel dates fall in the busier December, January or April periods named in the priced months.