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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga:

• Earliest: departs at 14:05 and lands at 17:48
• Latest: departs at 19:45 and lands at 23:28.

The flight takes about 3h 43m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga.

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga takes 3h 43m, covering 1,451 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga range from £149 to £281, with an average of £215 over the past 12 months. Anything below £149 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 85% above the £215 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £89 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with £225 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by airBaltic and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £60, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Riga Intl Airport (RIX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• CarWiz
• Alamo
• Thrifty

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga route, 38% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £133 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £274, a difference of £140.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Riga. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• airBaltic
• Ryanair

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 39m, compared to 6h 22m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 52m via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

Riga is 1 hour ahead of Barcelona-El Prat Airport (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga flights:

• airBaltic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• airBaltic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.