£77 Find Cheap Flights from Riga to Munich – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Riga to Munich 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 Munich.

Flights from Riga to Munich usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and arrive at Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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
• Lufthansa: 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 Munich.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £161 return via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared with £186 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£60 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by airBaltic and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Riga to Munich route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £144 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £206, a difference of £62. 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 Munich route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 26 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Munich are Marienplatz, Theresienwiese, and BMW Welt. These are among the most viewed places in Munich on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 09:18
• Latest: departs at 18:10 and lands at 20:23.

The flight takes about 2h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 50% above the route average of £191. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riga to Munich takes 2h 13m, covering 779 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 £138 to £1,375. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riga to Munich are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £173, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

airBaltic is the only airline operating Riga to Munich flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Night 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 36m, compared to 5h 07m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 5h 35m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

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

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Flex To Go
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Avis
• Sixt

Return flights from Riga to Munich range from £154 to £228, with an average of £191 over the past 12 months. Anything below £154 counts as a good deal.