Cheap flights from Thessaloniki to Riga

The expensive stretch comes first: summer travel and the winter holiday period push fares up, while the calendar shows April as the lowest-priced month. Outside those busy windows, midweek departures are usually the better bet, and booking early matters most when school holidays or Christmas concentrate demand. Spring and autumn sit between the extremes, so if April does not suit, the months around it still tend to be gentler on the fare than peak summer or late December. Watch the calendar for the exact days, since a shift of a few days can matter more than the month alone.

The fare you see is not always the fare you pay, because some itineraries are direct while others connect, and inclusions change by carrier and fare family. Airlines on this route include Norwegian International, Norwegian, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Tarom, Luxair, Air Serbia, Finnair, Air Baltic and Austrian, so the mix ranges from no-frills to fuller service even though results look like one price. Check whether a checked bag, seat selection and meal or snack service are included, then add the cost of anything you need at the fare you are comparing. A direct flight avoids a transfer and its risks, while a connection can suit you if the total time and included baggage still work.

Getting into town from Riga Airport is straightforward, with buses, taxis and ride-hailing all available, and the transfer usually feels short rather than like a long excursion. The main thing to watch is the cost and type of ride you choose, since private transfers can cost far more than public transport, and winter weather or evening arrivals can make the journey slower. If your flight lands late, check which transport still runs before you rely on it, and keep your arrival terminal and baggage claim in mind when you plan the first night. The airport is the city's single gateway, so every arrival follows the same basic route into central Riga.

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 a connecting itinerary is sold on one ticket or separate tickets, because separate tickets leave you to handle a missed connection yourself.
• Check the transfer time and any security or passport control between flights before you choose the cheapest connection.
• Check cabin and checked baggage rules for every carrier on the itinerary, since an included bag on one flight may be chargeable on another.
• Check passport, visa and transit requirements for Latvia and any country you pass through.
• Check school holidays, Christmas and summer dates before booking, because they are the periods most likely to raise fares on this route.