Cheap flights from Trieste to Riga

Riga's summer and the winter holiday period draw more travellers, so fares tend to rise when school breaks and public holidays overlap with those seasons. January is the cheapest month among the months with published fares, while October, November, December, March and June also carry dated fares to compare, so book earlier for peak periods and later for quiet ones. Weekday departures can suit a connection-heavy route because the same airline may not operate every day, and you should leave room for a missed connection rather than chasing the shortest layover. Checking the price calendar helps you see which month and day pattern works for your own dates.

None of these carriers flies nonstop on this route, so the difference you feel is not the stop but the fare bundle: ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, Malta Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Trans North Aviation and Accesrail all sell connecting itineraries, and the included baggage, seat selection, meals and change conditions vary by airline and ticket type. Check whether your fare is light or standard before you book, because a cheaper ticket can become costly once you add a bag or a reserved seat. If two airlines price close together, compare the connection time and the arrival airport rather than the headline fare alone.

Getting into town from Riga airport is straightforward, with road transfer options that make the journey feel short and simple compared with the long connecting flight that brought you there. Public buses and taxis are the usual ways in, and the route is direct enough that you can plan on reaching the centre without a complicated transfer. Watch for the added time if your connection left you tired, because a late arrival can make even a simple onward trip feel longer, and keep your baggage receipts handy in case a checked bag follows on a later flight.

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 each leg is on one ticket or separate tickets, because missed connections may not be protected when tickets are split.
• Check connection time and terminal changes, since delays can break a tight itinerary.
• Check baggage rules on lighter fares, especially whether a checked bag is included.
• Check passport and entry requirements for Latvia, plus transit document checks.
• Check the price calendar around January if your dates are flexible, because published months vary.