Flying from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Your LTN to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Luton Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LTN and RIX:
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
Vilnius International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Rs13,731 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Luton Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs32,573. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LTN to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport to Riga International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Luton Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Luton Airport, data shows 72.75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Luton Airport is around 56 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Luton Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LTN:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Luton Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Luton Airport to Riga International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from London Luton Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LTN to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to explore more of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without dropping by Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.