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Among airlines operating Riga to Funchal flights:

• airBaltic: offers free seat selection

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

Only airBaltic operates flights between Riga and Funchal.

Flights from Riga to Funchal usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and arrive at Funchal Madeira (FNC).

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

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 Funchal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £168 return via Manchester (MAN), compared with £318 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £62–£62 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 47% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 8% of one-stop connections

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

On the Riga to Funchal route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 45%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £204 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £364 – a £160 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Funchal route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Funchal are Maderia Congress Center, Funchal Centre, and Funchal Marina. These are among the most viewed places in Funchal on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 12:55
• Latest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 12:55.

The flight takes about 5h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 70% above the route average of £258. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riga to Funchal takes 5h 55m, covering 2,542 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £178 to £1,642. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riga to Funchal are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £276, which is 68% above the typical average for this route.

airBaltic is the only airline operating Riga to Funchal flights. 84% 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 Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 21m, compared to 9h 35m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 10h 06m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

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

Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Way2Azores
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• FunchalDrive Rent-a-car
• Drive on Holiday
• Sixt

Return flights from Riga to Funchal range from £194 to £342, with an average of £258 over the past 12 months. Anything below £194 counts as a good deal.