Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Riga

Start looking a few weeks ahead, and book further out for school holidays, Christmas and the destination's summer. April is the month with the lowest fares in the price calendar shown. Outside school holidays, Christmas and the destination's summer, the remaining months are often easier on price. If your dates are flexible, compare departures a day or two either side of your ideal date, and recheck the calendar before you pay, because the cheapest month is a trend rather than a promise.

Connecting itineraries add at least one stop, more total travel time and a risk if a leg is missed. Direct flights are also available on this route. The airlines listed include Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian International, Finnair, Norwegian, KLM Cityhopper, Nordic Regional Airlines, British Airways, Cityjet and Austrian, so compare fare inclusions rather than choosing by name alone. Some tickets are basic and charge for bags and seats; others include more. Check the fare rules, especially if one leg is on a separate ticket.

Landing late changes the first hour: public transport may be less frequent, a taxi is simpler, and you should check how late your hotel reception stays open. Riga airport is outside the centre, with bus and taxi links into town, and the arrival routine is usually straightforward. If you are arriving from the United Kingdom, allow time for passport control before you head for the exit. Keep your booking confirmation handy and double-check the terminal and arrival airport on your ticket before you leave.

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

• Check passport validity and entry rules for Latvia for your nationality before you book.
• Confirm your departure airport is Edinburgh; the city has one airport, but codes are easy to misread.
• Read the baggage and seat rules for your fare, especially on lower-cost tickets.
• If your itinerary has a connection, check whether both legs are on one ticket or separate ones.
• Compare dates around April if you want the lowest fares shown in the calendar.
• Recheck times and airports if you are travelling during school holidays or Christmas.