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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riga to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:55 and lands at 14:20
• Latest: departs at 13:50 and lands at 16:15.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

A direct flight from Riga to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport takes 2h 25m, covering 858 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 Riga to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport range from £153 to £276, with an average of £220 over the past 12 months. Anything below £153 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £153 return, compared with £200 via a stopover through Stockholm Arlanda (ARN).

airBaltic is the only airline operating Riga to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £76–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Riga to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £414, which is 203% above the typical average for this route.

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• Payless
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Riga to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Riga to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

One-stop flights from Riga to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Riga to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £163 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £281, a difference of £118.

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

Only airBaltic operates flights between Riga and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport.

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 32m, compared to 7h 11m via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and 7h 14m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral, Piata Unirii, and Sala Palatului. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Riga to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights:

• 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:

• 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.