Cheap flights from Riga to London

The expensive stretch comes first: school holidays, Christmas and the destination's summer can all lift fares on this route. Work back from those peaks and December is the cheapest month shown, with dated prices listed for all twelve months. Weekdays can help, but the month and the season matter more than the day, so compare nearby dates before you book.

The difference a traveller feels is usually between a low base fare with extras added later and a fare that includes more from the start. Carriers on this route include Malta Air, Ryanair, Norwegian International, Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Cityjet, British Airways and Ryanair UK. Some itineraries are direct and others connect, so check the operating carrier and connection time before you pay. Baggage, seat choice, meals and changes vary by fare, and the same airline can sell several versions of the trip.

Before you land, decide which London airport your ticket names and how you will reach your accommodation, because London City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted are not interchangeable. London City is the one nearest central London; the others sit further out and usually need a train, coach or taxi into town. Transfers can take longer than the flight at busy times, so allow time for passport control, baggage and the first connection. Keep your documents ready for the United Kingdom and have the airport name to hand when you arrange onward transport.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of London

8.8 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what the fare includes, since some tickets charge separately for bags, seats and changes.
• Check whether your journey uses Riga and which London airport it names.
• Check connection times and whether two tickets are protected on one booking.
• Check passport and entry requirements for the United Kingdom before you travel.
• Check the price calendar for December and the months around your trip.
• Check transfer time from your London airport to your accommodation.