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

• Earliest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 10:50
• Latest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 10:50.

The flight takes about 3h 35m.

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

A direct flight from Riga to Heraklion takes 3h 35m, covering 1,491 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 Heraklion range from £150 to £289, with an average of £187 over the past 12 months. Anything below £150 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 104% above the £187 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £162 return via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared with £305 for direct.

airBaltic is the only airline operating Riga to Heraklion flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £225 to £612. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• Europcar
• Final Rentals

Flights from Riga to Heraklion usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Heraklion route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 62% on flights from Riga to Heraklion. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £157 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £411, a difference of £254.

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 Heraklion.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 40m, compared to 6h 49m via Tallinn (TLL) and 7h 39m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Among airlines operating Riga to Heraklion 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.