Cheap flights from Riga (RIX)

The Baltics' busiest hub and airBaltic's home base

Riga International Airport is the largest airport in the Baltic states, located about 10 km southwest of central Riga. It is the main hub of airBaltic, which operates an extensive network across Europe, the Nordics, and to a few Middle Eastern and CIS destinations. Ryanair and Wizz Air also serve Riga, alongside legacy carriers like Lufthansa and Finnair.

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Airlines flying from Riga (RIX)

Major carriers: airBaltic, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Finnair. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, Wizz Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Riga Airport?
airBaltic dominates RIX as its home hub, operating to most European capitals plus Nordic and Middle Eastern destinations. Ryanair and Wizz Air run low-cost routes, while Lufthansa, Finnair, KLM and Turkish Airlines connect via their own hubs. Flightmussy compares all of them and is free to use without signup.
How far is Riga Airport from the city center?
Riga International is about 10 km southwest of central Riga. Bus 22 runs into the city in around 30 minutes for a couple of euros, and taxis are typically 15-20 minutes outside rush hour. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap shows when RIX fares are lowest across the entire year.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Riga?
RIX fares dip deepest in November, January and February, with summer and the Christmas peak being the most expensive. airBaltic frequently runs targeted sales mid-week. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap visualises every week's cheapest RIX outbound so you can spot the seasonal low without trial-and-error searches.
Are there direct flights from Riga to Dubai?
Yes, airBaltic operates direct seasonal flights from Riga to Dubai (DXB), typically with higher frequency in winter. Connecting options via Istanbul, Frankfurt or Helsinki are usually cheaper. Flightmussy compares direct and one-stop RIX-DXB itineraries side-by-side across a full year, free and with no account needed.

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