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Among airlines operating Riga to Edinburgh flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

Only Ryanair operates flights between Riga and Edinburgh.

Flights from Riga to Edinburgh usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

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

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 Riga to Edinburgh.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £104 return, compared with £119 via a stopover through London Stansted (STN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£68 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 43% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 12% of one-stop connections

Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Riga to Edinburgh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £123 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £221, a difference of £98. 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 Riga to Edinburgh route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh Waverley Station, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 10:50
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 01:00.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of £156. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riga to Edinburgh takes 2h 50m, covering 1,039 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 Riga to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £47, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Ryanair is the only airline operating Riga to Edinburgh flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 56m, compared to 6h 19m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 6h 22m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Return flights from Riga to Edinburgh range from £117 to £219, with an average of £156 over the past 12 months. Anything below £117 counts as a good deal.