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Among airlines operating Copenhagen to Riga flights:

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

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

3 airlines operate flights between Copenhagen and Riga. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Scandinavian Airlines
• airBaltic
• Norwegian

Flights from Copenhagen to Riga usually depart from Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).

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
• Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Norwegian: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £93 return, compared with £111 via a stopover through Stockholm Arlanda (ARN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Scandinavian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Gdansk Rebiechowo (GDN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Copenhagen to Riga route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £85 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £105, a difference of £21. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Copenhagen to Riga route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Copenhagen to Riga flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:15 and lands at 09:39
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 00:24.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 109% above the route average of £93. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Copenhagen to Riga takes 1h 24m, covering 443 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.

One-way fares from Copenhagen to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £54, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Scandinavian Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Norwegian has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Copenhagen to Riga flights are:

• Scandinavian Airlines: 95% on time
• Norwegian: 85% on time
• airBaltic: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 56m, compared to 8h 04m via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and 9h 14m via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

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

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
• CarWiz
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Return flights from Copenhagen to Riga range from £67 to £139, with an average of £93 over the past 12 months. Anything below £67 counts as a good deal.