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Among airlines operating Riga to Vienna 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 Vienna.

Flights from Riga to Vienna usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and arrive at Vienna Intl (VIE).

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
• Austrian Airlines: 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 Vienna.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £104 return via Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK), compared with £128 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £35–£74 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 Austrian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 10% 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 21% on the Riga to Vienna route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £120 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £152, a difference of £32. 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 Vienna route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riga to Vienna 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 Vienna are Vienna Central Station, Rathausplatz, and Karlskirche. These are among the most viewed places in Vienna on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 09:05
• Latest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 20:40.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 72% above the route average of £134. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riga to Vienna takes 2h 00m, covering 682 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 Vienna are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £134, which is 53% above the typical average for this route.

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 Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 13m, compared to 4h 51m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 8h 06m via Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK).

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

Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dryyve
· Wheego
· U-Save
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Klass Wagen

Return flights from Riga to Vienna range from £89 to £188, with an average of £134 over the past 12 months. Anything below £89 counts as a good deal.