Cheap Flights from Riga to Dubai
Cheap flights from Riga to Dubai connect through several European hubs during December when demand peaks. Norwegian International and Fly Dubai offer direct connections while Turkish Airlines and others route passengers through Istanbul or Vienna.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norwegian InternationalD8 | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 6 Jan 2027 | from $263 | Search 6 Jan 2027 |
 Fly DubaiFZ | direct | ★★★★★ 3.6 | 6 Feb 2027 | from $380 | Search 6 Feb 2027 |
 AustrianOS | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 26 Nov 2026 | from $401 | Search 26 Nov 2026 |
 SwissLX | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 26 Nov 2026 | from $487 | Search 26 Nov 2026 |
 Croatia AirlinesOU | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 5 Apr 2027 | from $555 | Search 5 Apr 2027 |
 CityjetWX | with a stop | — | 6 Jan 2027 | from $644 | Search 6 Jan 2027 |
 Qatar AirwaysQR | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 4 Mar 2027 | from $650 | Search 4 Mar 2027 |
 Nordic Regional AirlinesN7 | with a stop | — | 6 Jan 2027 | from $667 | Search 6 Jan 2027 |
 FinnairAY | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 6 Jan 2027 | from $677 | Search 6 Jan 2027 |
 EmiratesEK | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 26 Nov 2026 | from $691 | Search 26 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 3 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: August — from $336.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $696 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $453 | 29 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $357 | 6 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $380 | 6 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $372 | 20 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $374 | 15 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $390 | 1 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $390 | 2 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $364 | 3 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $336 | 5 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $342 | 11 Sept 2027 | |
| October 2027 | from $371 | 1 Oct 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Riga | Riga RIX | 8 km |
| Dubai | Al Maktoum Int. Airport DWC | 42 km |
| Dubai | Dubai DXB | 8 km |
| Dubai | Dubai Bus Station XNB | 0 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
December stands as the quietest month on this route, though prices shift throughout the year. Travel between October and April tends to be steadier than summer months when school holidays drive costs higher in both directions.
Airlines and what to expect
Full-service carriers like Turkish Airlines, Austrian, Finnair, Swiss and Lufthansa bundle meals and baggage into their fares. Low-cost operators such as Norwegian International and Fly Dubai charge separately for checked bags and seat selection on many bookings.
Arriving — Dubai
Dubai hosts two main airports with different transfer profiles for passengers arriving from northern Europe. Al Maktoum Int. Airport sits farther from the city centre while Dubai airport offers quicker bus station connections to downtown hotels.
Before you go: United Arab Emirates
- Currency
- AED (DH)
- Power sockets
- Type C, G · 220 V
- Language
- Arabic
- Emergency number
- 112, 997, 998
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +971
- Internet domain
- .ae, .امارات
- Population of Dubai
- 3.9 M (2025)
- Time zone
- UTC+04 (Asia/Dubai)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check whether your chosen airline includes checked baggage in the base fare before selecting a ticket.
- Verify which airport serves as your arrival point since transfers differ between locations.
- Review connection times when booking separate tickets rather than single itineraries.
- Confirm passport validity requirements for entry into the United Arab Emirates.
- Consider seasonal demand that affects both availability and pricing on this route.
Frequently asked questions
Riga – Dubai: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for August 2027 — $336. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Riga – Dubai: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Norwegian International, Fly Dubai, Austrian, Swiss, Croatia Airlines, Cityjet, Qatar Airways, Nordic Regional Airlines, Finnair, Emirates.
Riga – Dubai: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Riga to Dubai?
The distance is about 4,312 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 5 h 43 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Riga – Dubai?
Riga: Riga (RIX). Dubai: Al Maktoum Int. Airport (DWC), Dubai (DXB), Dubai Bus Station (XNB).
What is the time difference between Riga and Dubai?
Dubai is 1 h ahead of Riga.
Riga — more routes
Dubai — flights from other cities
| From | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | Pegasus | with a stop | 4 Dec 2026 | from $122 |
| Istanbul | Ajet | direct | 30 Nov 2026 | from $150 |
| Chisinau | Pegasus | with a stop | 7 Dec 2026 | from $161 |
| Antalya | Sun Express | with a stop | 31 Dec 2026 | from $175 |
| Budapest | Pegasus | with a stop | 22 Mar 2027 | from $253 |
| Warsaw | Sun Express | with a stop | 2 Mar 2027 | from $264 |
| Larnaca | Cyprus Airways | direct | 8 Mar 2027 | from $318 |
| Krakow | Fly Dubai | direct | 18 Nov 2026 | from $379 |