Cheap flights from Billund to Riga

Book early for the dates you want, because the cheapest seats on this route tend to go first, and only then look at which months are calmer. November is the cheapest month in the calendar, while December, July and August are usually busier with holiday and school-break travel, and weekends can cost more than midweek departures. The fare calendar covers every month, so you can compare the whole year at once. If your dates are flexible, shifting by a day or two often matters more than chasing the lowest headline fare.

The fare is only part of the comparison, because some tickets include a checked bag and seat while others charge separately for both, so read the fare rules before you decide. The airlines on this route are Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian, Finnair, Norwegian International, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines, DAT LT, KLM Cityhopper and Braathens Regional Aviation. Direct flights do operate, but not every departure is nonstop, and a cheaper fare with a connection can still be worth it if the total journey time stays reasonable. Watch for separate tickets too, since two bookings on different carriers leave you to sort out any missed connection yourself.

If you land late, the transfer into Riga still works, but your first evening becomes check-in and sleep rather than sightseeing, so plan the first night near where you are staying. Riga Airport is outside the city, and the usual ways into town are bus, taxi or ride-hailing, with the journey feeling longer at peak hours. With hand luggage only you can head straight for the transfer, while a checked bag adds the wait at baggage reclaim before you decide how late is too late for a same-night arrival. Once you are in the centre, most of the old town is walkable, so save the longer exploring for the morning after.

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 that the departure airport named on your ticket is Billund, not a different Danish airport with a similar fare.
• Check whether your fare includes a checked bag and what cabin-bag size is allowed, especially on low-cost tickets.
• Check whether a connection is on one ticket or separate bookings, because separate tickets leave missed-connection risk with you.
• Check passport validity and entry requirements for Latvia well before travel.
• Check how you will get from Riga Airport to your accommodation if you arrive late in the day.