Cheap flights from Heraklion to Riga

The weeks either side of April are the natural shoulder periods to test first, and April itself is the cheapest month on this route. July and August and the December holiday period usually need earlier searching, while November, January and May can be workable alternatives. Midweek departures and returns are worth comparing against weekend ones, and the price calendar shows which dates are actually loaded. If your dates are fixed, check the surrounding days before you commit.

Full-service and low-cost brands both appear on this route, so compare what each fare includes rather than the airline name alone. A basic ticket may charge for cabin bags, checked bags, seats and meals, while a standard or flex ticket may include some of those. The airlines listed are LOT Polish Airlines, Norwegian International, Air Baltic, Norwegian, Lufthansa, Sky Express, Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, Eurowings Discover and SkyUp MT. Some itineraries are direct and others connect, so check the connection time and whether both legs are on one ticket. If you mix separate tickets, protect the gap between flights yourself.

Riga airport is Latvia's main international gateway, big enough for regular connections but compact enough that transfers and waiting are usually manageable. It sits a short distance from the centre, with buses, taxis and ride services covering the trip into town. Late arrivals can mean fewer public transport options, so check the last departure before you land. If you are continuing by bus or train, allow a buffer for queues at passport control and baggage reclaim.

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 whether your fare includes checked baggage, cabin bag, seat selection and meals before you compare prices.
• Confirm Nikos Kazantzakis is the departure airport named on your ticket, even though Heraklion has only one airport.
• Check whether the itinerary is direct or connected, and how long the connection is.
• Allow extra time between separate tickets, because the second airline will not protect a missed connection.
• Check passport and entry rules for Latvia for your nationality before you travel.
• Compare April dates with the months around it, and look earlier for July, August and the December holiday period.