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Flight deals from Bucharest to Riga International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £85. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riga.£86 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £86, select.
Riga.£86 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £86, select.
Riga.£110 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and airBaltic.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with airBaltic, departs from Riga International on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £110, select.
Riga.£115 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £115, select.
Riga.£117 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.
Riga.£117 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.
Riga.£117 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.
Riga.£118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.
Riga.£125 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Riga International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £125, select.
Riga.£131 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £131, select.
Riga.£136 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £136, select.
Riga.£140 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Riga International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
Riga.£141 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Fri, 17 Apr.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £141, select.
Riga.£145 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £145, select.
Riga.£145 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Riga International.Inbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Riga International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £145, select.
Riga.£147 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riga International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £147, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Riga International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bucharest to Riga International flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
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from £85
May
from £116
Jun
from £118
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from £139
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from £148
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from £116
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Bucharest to Riga International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bucharest to Riga below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riga International.

Riga International

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Bucharest to Riga: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£85
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineTAROM
Average flights per week7

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Finding cheap flights from Bucharest to Riga International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest to Riga International is £85. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Bucharest to Riga International.
TAROM, airBaltic and Air Serbia fly direct from Bucharest to Riga International.
As of March 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Bucharest to Riga International.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Riga International is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Riga International Airport on Monday, 13 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riga International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riga is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know

  • Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX).

  • Take a direct Bucharest to Riga International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest. Riga International Airport is located in Riga.

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services every week. You can travel from OTP to RIX on Air Baltic's 10:25am flight.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Bucharest to RIX.

  • Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • You can take a direct flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX) leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).

  • You can get away on a direct flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport with Air Baltic. This top airline operates services from OTP.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with airBaltic between OTP and RIX.

  • The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is airBaltic. Its services arrive as scheduled 74.07% of the time.

  • Located around 16 kms (10 miles) from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • 78% of flights that depart Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

Baneasa Airport (BBU)

  • From the centre of Bucharest, BBU is approximately 8 kms (5 miles) away. When working out the fastest way to get there, find out if public transport is an option or if it's more convenient to drive.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Bucharest to RIX flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Baneasa Airport:

  • Flights from Baneasa Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down within the expected time frame.

About Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:

  • Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Riga International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.

Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga

  • Riga International Airport is around 10 kms (6 miles) from the centre of Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Riga International Airport is £41. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £86. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap flights from Bucharest to RIX, book your plane ticket four months before your planned departure.

  • September is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Bucharest to Riga International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Bucharest to RIX by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest to Riga International Airport.

The best time to fly from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Riga. August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

  • Lock in a Bucharest to RIX plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Riga to range from 13ºC to 26ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC.

More about Riga

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Riga right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport:

  • Old City Riga (Vecriga) and Riga Central Market are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Riga must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Latvian National Opera.

Explore more of Latvia

  • Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored once you've seen Riga. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in Latvia, head for Ventspils, roughly 153 kms (95 miles) west of Riga. Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park are highlights.

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