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

• Earliest: departs at 11:15 and lands at 15:00
• Latest: departs at 21:55 and lands at 01:40.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

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

A direct flight from Riga to Luqa takes 3h 45m, covering 1,520 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 Luqa range from £98 to £189, with an average of £138 over the past 12 months. Anything below £98 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the £138 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £127 return, compared with £152 via a stopover through Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair and LOT. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Riga to Luqa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £170, which is 76% above the typical average for this route.

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

• CityGo Rentals
• Movis
• SICILY BY CAR
• Suncar Rent a Car
• Hertz

Flights from Riga to Luqa usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and arrive at Luqa Malta Intl (MLA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Luqa route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Riga to Luqa. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £115 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £183, a difference of £68.

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 Ryanair operates flights between Riga and Luqa.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 27m, compared to 7h 07m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 54m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Luqa is 1 hour behind Riga (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Riga to Luqa flights:

• Ryanair: 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:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• KM Malta Airlines: 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.