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

• Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 11:00
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 21:30.

The flight takes about 2h.

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

A direct flight from Vienna to Riga takes 2h, 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.

Return flights from Vienna to Riga range from £136 to £239, with an average of £182 over the past 12 months. Anything below £136 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the £182 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £143 return via Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK), compared with £180 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £28–£75 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 Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

One-way fares from Vienna to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £99, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Riga Intl Airport (RIX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• CarWiz
• Alamo
• Thrifty

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

Morning 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 Vienna to Riga route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Vienna to Riga. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £154 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £210, a difference of £56.

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 Vienna and Riga.

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 26m, compared to 5h 14m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 5h 48m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

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

Among airlines operating Vienna to Riga 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
• Austrian 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.