Cheap flights from Riga to Madrid

Summer holiday periods and the Christmas season usually push fares up on European routes, and school breaks can do the same, so start from those expensive stretches when you plan. From there, work back to December, which is the cheapest month shown for flights from Riga to Madrid. Weekday departures can price differently from weekend ones, and overnight or early-morning flights may suit travellers who only need the seat. If your dates are flexible, compare several weeks in the price calendar rather than fixing on one departure day.

The airlines on this route include Norwegian International, LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Cityjet, Finnair, Aegean Airlines, Nordic Regional Airlines and Swiss. Some sell a seat with extras added later, while others include more in the base fare, so compare what baggage, seat choice and meals cost before choosing. Direct flights are available, and other itineraries connect through another airport; the booking result shows the number of stops and the total travel time. Check whether a connection is on one ticket or separate bookings, since that changes who helps if a flight is missed.

You land at Madrid-Barajas, which sits outside the city centre to the northeast and is linked to central Madrid by metro, commuter train, bus and taxi. Allow time for the terminal transfer if your connection or gate is in a different building, and check whether your airline uses a terminal that needs a shuttle. Late arrivals can mean a quieter metro but fewer onward options, so decide your onward route before you land. Keep your passport and any entry documents handy until you have cleared the airport.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Madrid

3.5 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether a connection is ticketed as one booking or separate tickets, since protection differs if a flight is missed.
• Check baggage rules for each airline, especially on fares that sell the seat and charge for bags.
• Check which Madrid terminal your ticket names and how much connection time it allows.
• Check passport validity and Spain entry requirements for your nationality.
• Check whether your dates fall in school holidays, since fares can move with demand.
• Check the fare details for seats, meals and changes before paying.