Cheap flights from Faro to Riga

Riga's winters are dark and cold with short daylight, while summer brings long evenings and mild weather, and that shapes demand on this route more than anything else. January is the cheapest month in the calendar, and the months with dated fares run October to July, so the deep summer peak and early autumn sit outside the priced window. Book midweek departures outside school holidays and Christmas, since weekend and holiday flights fill first. Faro is a summer-heavy airport, so return capacity can tighten in July even when Riga is quiet.

The route is split between low-cost and full-service carriers: Norwegian and Norwegian International sit at the budget end, while LOT Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA CityFlyer and Edelweiss Air are legacy or full-service operators, plus a carrier listed as Portug. None of them fly it non-stop, so every option connects, and the transfer airport depends on the carrier. Low-cost fares usually exclude bags and seat choice, while full-service tickets more often include a checked bag and rebooking protection. Check connection times and whether both legs are on one ticket before you pay.

Arriving in Riga late in the day changes the first hours, since public transport thins out, the airport bus to the centre runs less often, and a taxi or ride-hail becomes the practical choice. Riga airport sits a short drive from the centre, and the city bus is the cheapest link when it is running. In winter, darkness and icy pavements slow the walk from any stop, so plan the last leg before you land. Faro's single terminal keeps departure simple on the way out, but allow time for the return security queue in peak season.

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 passport and visa rules for Latvia before you book, even within Schengen, since requirements differ by nationality.
• Confirm which Faro departure terminal and gate your ticket uses, as the airport has one terminal but seasonal crowding.
• Check baggage allowances on low-cost legs, because a cheap base fare often excludes checked bags and seat selection.
• Make sure both flights are on one ticket, or allow a long buffer if you are connecting on separate bookings.
• Look at the connection time and airport, not just the total journey length.
• Compare January fares with the rest of the calendar, and avoid school holidays and Christmas if your dates are flexible.