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

• Earliest: departs at 07:40 and lands at 10:20
• Latest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 20:20.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Riga:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Manchester to Riga takes 2h 40m, covering 1,058 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 Manchester to Riga range from £103 to £196, with an average of £144 over the past 12 months. Anything below £103 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the £144 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £127 return, compared with £161 via a stopover through Oslo Sandefjord (TRF).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £28–£76 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 Ryanair and Norwegian. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Manchester to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £61, which is 48% 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 Manchester to Riga usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Manchester to Riga. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £125 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £162, a difference of £37.

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

Only Ryanair operates flights between Manchester and Riga.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 54m, compared to 5h 12m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Riga is 2 hours ahead of Manchester (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Manchester to Riga flights:

• 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:

• 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.