Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Take your pick of 37 weekly Stansted Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 20:40.
To ensure you catch your STN to RIX flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Riga (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Stansted Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 69.18% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering STN to RIX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between STN and RIX:
Vilnius International Airport
Billund Airport
Aarhus Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Rs5,984 is the lowest price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs12,849. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from STN to RIX by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Riga International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from STN to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Stansted Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that leave from Stansted Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near STN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Stansted Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Stansted Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riga. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Stansted 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.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN 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 other corners of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its popular sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are highlights.