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Among airlines operating Riga to London flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• airBaltic: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Riga and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• airBaltic

Flights from Riga to London usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

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
• airBaltic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: 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 London.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £94 return via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), compared with £123 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£74 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 London most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) – 2% of one-stop connections

Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Riga to London route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £122 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £149, a difference of £27. 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 London route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riga to London flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 09:02
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 02:22.

The flight takes about 2h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 72% above the route average of £128. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riga to London takes 2h 52m, covering 1,036 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 London are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £193, which is 72% above the typical average for this route.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while airBaltic has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riga to London flights are:

• British Airways: 89% on time
• airBaltic: 87% on time
• Ryanair: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the 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 5h 30m, compared to 6h 20m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 7h 52m via Dublin (DUB).

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

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Return flights from Riga to London range from £86 to £200, with an average of £128 over the past 12 months. Anything below £86 counts as a good deal.