Cheap flights from Salzburg to Riga

Riga's winter days are short and its summer evenings are long, so the same flight can feel very different depending on when you land. February is the cheapest month in the data, with prices also shown for October, November, December, January, March and June, and fares usually climb around Christmas and school holidays. Weekday departures are often easier to price than weekend ones, so if your dates are flexible, compare a Tuesday or Wednesday against a Friday or Sunday before you commit. June is the only summer month in the price data, so book early if you want long daylight and milder weather.

Air Baltic is the natural first comparison on a route into Riga, then Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, Finnair, Turkish Airlines and British Airways as full-service options. Norwegian International, Eurowings and Fly Dubai are the low-cost names in the list, while BA EuroFlyer is best checked against its own fare rules. Because there are no direct flights from Salzburg, every itinerary connects, and a cheap headline fare can hide a long layover or a separate ticket. Compare cabin baggage, checked bags, seat selection and meals on each segment before you decide.

Riga Airport is south-west of the city centre, so the last part of the journey is usually a bus or taxi ride rather than a long transfer. The airport is compact, but allow time for passport control and baggage if you are connecting onward, and check which terminal your airline uses before you land. In winter, road traffic into the city can be slower, so a late arrival is worth planning around. Keep your booking details handy for the return, because the same small airport can feel busy when several flights leave close together.

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 itinerary is one ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection on separate tickets is not protected.
• Confirm the connection airport and minimum connection time before you book.
• Read the baggage rules for each low-cost segment, including cabin size and checked bag fees.
• Check passport and entry rules for Latvia before you travel.
• Compare February fares with June and the autumn dates if your plans are flexible.
• Keep a longer connection in winter, when delays are more likely.