Cheap flights from Madeira to Riga

The weeks on either side of December tend to be the place to start if you want lower fares without the deep winter dates, and December itself is the cheapest month shown for this route. The rest of the year runs through all twelve months, so you can compare shoulder dates in November and January or look at spring and autumn for milder travel days. School holidays, Christmas and the destination's summer can all push prices up, so flexible dates help. Midweek departures are often easier to combine with a short city break than weekend ones, and booking ahead matters most around holiday periods.

The airline mix on this route includes low-cost and full-service names, so the first thing to decide is how much you want included in the fare. Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian International, Norwegian, TAP Portugal, Portug, British Airways, BA EuroFlyer, Swiss, Air Baltic and Eurowings Discover all appear on this route, and direct flights are available. Low-cost style fares may charge extra for bags, seats and changes, while full-service fares usually include more but still need checking line by line. If your journey connects, read whether it is one ticket or separate tickets, because that changes who helps you if a flight is delayed.

Riga airport is compact enough that arrivals are usually manageable, with a short walk from the gate to baggage claim in most cases. Transfers into the city centre are commonly made by taxi, bus or ride-hail, and the first hour or two is usually spent collecting bags, finding the exit and getting orientated. Watch for which terminal, pickup point and route your transfer uses, because the cheapest option is not always the simplest after a flight. If you arrive late, check the last public transport departure before you rely on it.

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 names Madeira as the departure airport and note the terminal before you travel.
• Check whether your bag is included in the fare or priced separately, especially on low-cost options.
• Check whether a connection is on one ticket or separate tickets, and what happens if you miss it.
• Check passport and entry requirements for Latvia before you book, including validity and any transit rules.
• Check dates around December, school holidays and Christmas, because flexible days can change the fare.