Cheap flights from Chennai to Riga

November is the cheapest month shown on this route. Demand is shaped by winter holidays, school breaks and Riga's cold season, so December and January can be harder for cheap seats, while October, February, March and May give you more room to compare. Midweek departures are often easier to price than weekend ones, and booking several weeks ahead helps on a route with connections. If your dates are fixed around Christmas or a school holiday, compare the calendar early rather than waiting for a last-minute fare.

Air India is one of the Indian carriers listed for this route, alongside Indigo and Akasa Air; the other names are Oman Air, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Gulf Air and Thai Airways Intl. None of them flies non-stop from Chennai to Riga, so every itinerary connects. Fares differ in what they include, especially baggage, seat selection and meals, so read the fare rules before you pay. If your connection is on a separate ticket, leave time for terminal changes and re-checking bags.

Riga Airport is a compact airport, so transfers are usually straightforward and walking distances are short, but queues can build at busy times. The airport is close to central Riga, and buses, taxis and ride services run into the city. Check which arrival area your flight uses, and allow time for passport control if you are entering the Schengen area. Riga is Latvia's capital, so the airport handles both business and leisure traffic.

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 your booking names Chennai International for departure and Riga for arrival.
• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage, especially on low-cost carriers.
• Check visa and passport rules for Latvia before you book.
• Check connection times if your itinerary uses separate tickets.
• Check the price calendar for November and the winter months before you choose dates.
• Check airport transfer options in Riga for your arrival time.