Cheap flights from Santiago de Compostela to Riga

Start with the weeks either side of May, then May itself, when fares on this route are usually at their lowest. Midweek departures can be easier to price than weekend ones, but check the calendar rather than assume a pattern. Around Christmas, New Year and school holidays, connections on this route fill faster and prices rise, so book earlier for those dates. If your dates are flexible, move by a few days and compare the month view before you commit. The calendar covers every month, so you can compare winter and summer departures directly.

The airline mix on this route runs from low-cost to full-service brands, and there is no direct flight to simplify the comparison. Iberia, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Finnair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Aer Lingus all appear in the fares, so check each itinerary's inclusions rather than the carrier name alone. Some fares include checked baggage and connection protection, others charge separately, and the difference matters more on a connecting route. Pay attention to the transfer airport and minimum connection time, because that is where a cheaper fare can become the less attractive deal.

Riga airport is your arrival point in Latvia, and it sits outside the city centre rather than within walking distance of central Riga. Buses, taxis and app-based cars are the usual ways into town, with the airport's own transport information giving the current routes and stops. If you land late, confirm how you will reach your accommodation before you fly, because public transport options narrow in the evening. Check which terminal or pickup point your ticket uses, because that small detail affects how quickly you leave the airport.

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 passport or national ID is valid for the whole trip to Latvia.
• Check visa and entry rules for Latvia before you book, especially if you are not an EU citizen.
• Santiago de Compostela has one main airport, so make sure any quoted fare uses it rather than another Spanish airport.
• Check baggage rules, seat fees and connection protection before choosing a low-cost fare.
• If your flight and connection are on separate tickets, check who is responsible for a missed connection.
• Compare May with the surrounding months in the fare calendar before you book.