Cheap flights to Riga
Cheap flights to Riga land at Riga Airport, a short ride from a compact old town of art nouveau facades, market halls and river views. Latvia's capital suits a weekend well: walkable streets, a large central market and plenty to see on foot. Air Baltic, Finnair, Norwegian and LOT Polish Airlines all appear on the arrivals board, and demand is heaviest around midsummer and the winter holidays.
Flights to Riga — where from
Airports — Riga
Riga is served by one airport, Riga Airport, so every arrival lands at the same terminal whatever city you fly from. It sits close to the centre, and buses and taxis run between the terminal and the old town. Car hire desks are in the arrivals area if you plan to see more of Latvia than the capital. Flying in with Air Baltic, Cityjet, Nordic Regional Airlines or Norwegian usually means a straightforward arrival; if your ticket involves a connection, check the layover before you book.
When to go
Warm months suit most visitors. From late spring through summer Riga has long, light evenings, café terraces and the midsummer celebrations that fill flights for a few days. Autumn is cooler and calmer, and winter is properly cold, with snow, short days and a Christmas market in the old town that brings its own rush of weekenders. Demand peaks around midsummer and the December holidays, while the shoulder weeks either side stay quieter.