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

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 06:33
• Latest: departs at 21:35 and lands at 22:38.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

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

A direct flight from Helsinki to Riga takes 1h 03m, covering 237 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 Helsinki to Riga range from £86 to £143, with an average of £109 over the past 12 months. Anything below £86 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the £109 route average. Book 19 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 Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), compared with £110 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Helsinki to Riga flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £80 to £761. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Helsinki to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £42, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Riga Intl Airport (RIX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £21 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Helsinki to Riga usually depart from Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).

Morning 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 Helsinki to Riga route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 18m.

Connecting flights from Helsinki to Riga most commonly pass through:

• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Helsinki to Riga. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £96 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £118, a difference of £22.

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 Helsinki and Riga. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Finnair
• airBaltic

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 05m, compared to 9h 31m via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN).

Among airlines operating Helsinki to Riga flights:

• airBaltic: offers extra legroom; 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
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: 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.