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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Gothenburg to Riga:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 12:55
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 20:50.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Gothenburg to Riga.

A direct flight from Gothenburg to Riga takes 1h 20m, covering 438 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 Gothenburg to Riga range from £80 to £176, with an average of £122 over the past 12 months. Anything below £80 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 60% above the £122 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £79 return, compared with £124 via a stopover through Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £114 to £639. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Gothenburg to Riga are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £339, which is 336% above 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 Gothenburg to Riga usually depart from Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Gothenburg to Riga route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 17m.

One-stop flights from Gothenburg to Riga most commonly connect through:

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Gothenburg to Riga. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £85 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £197, a difference of £111.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Norwegian operates flights between Gothenburg and Riga.

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 07m, compared to 4h 41m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 4h 49m via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

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

Among airlines operating Gothenburg to Riga flights:

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

• Norwegian: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• airBaltic: 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.