Cheap flights from Cologne to Riga

April is the cheapest month for this itinerary, and the rest of the year has a familiar shape: demand rises around school holidays, Christmas and the destination's summer. If your dates are fixed in those periods, book earlier and stay flexible on departure time. Midweek flights can be easier to find than weekend ones, and the last seats often disappear close to departure.

Among the named airlines, Ryanair, Eurowings and Malta Air are low-cost; Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss and Turkish Airlines are full-service; Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines and Lufthansa Cityline also operate this route. Low-cost tickets may charge separately for checked bags, seat selection and meals, while full-service fares generally include more by default. Check the fare family before you compare, because the baggage rule can change the real cost.

Arrange your ride from Riga airport before you land, especially for late arrivals. The airport sits outside the centre of Latvia's capital, so allow time for baggage, passport checks and the trip into town. Check which terminal you use and whether your onward transport runs when you arrive.

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 ticket departs from Cologne/Bonn, since the city name alone can hide a different airport.
• Compare baggage rules before booking, especially on low-cost fares that may charge for cabin bags.
• Check whether any connection is on one ticket or separate tickets, since protection differs.
• Check passport and entry rules for Latvia before you travel.
• Check flight times around school holidays and Christmas if your dates are flexible.