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

• Earliest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 11:45
• Latest: departs at 19:20 and lands at 21:45.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

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

A direct flight from Zurich to Riga takes 2h 25m, covering 919 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 Zurich to Riga range from £200 to £330, with an average of £254 over the past 12 months. Anything below £200 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the £254 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £195 return via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared with £271 for direct.

airBaltic is the only airline operating Zurich to Riga flights. 65% of its flights are on time.

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 SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Riga flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £126, which is 31% 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 Zurich to Riga usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Zurich to Riga route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 40m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Zurich to Riga. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £223 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £271, a difference of £49.

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 Zurich and Riga.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 59m, compared to 4h 04m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 4h 06m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

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

Among airlines operating Zurich to Riga flights:

• airBaltic: offers extra legroom; 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
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.