How to find cheap flights to Latvia
Catch a flight to Latvia leaving from New York Newark. This is often the most affordable place to begin your trip.
Consider touching down at Riga International for even more value from your fare.
March generally works out to be the cheapest time to visit Latvia.
The best price for a one-way flight is $250. A round-trip ticket starts from $489.
Flexible with your arrival city if it helps you save? Find the cheapest places to fly into by adding your departure airport, then entering 'Latvia' in the 'To' field.
If you know where you're headed, select 'Add nearby airports' at the beginning of your search. This will display flight prices for all nearby arrival airports and could land you big savings.
Skip the hassle of tracking fares yourself by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when prices drop.
About one month in advance is an ideal time to book your plane ticket. This is a general recommendation aimed at finding the cheapest fares.
The best time to go to Latvia
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the month or even day of the year with the cheapest flights.
August is one of the busiest months to fly. High season means more happening, but it usually comes at a higher price.
January is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Latvia then.
Pick the season that suits how you like to explore, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in Latvia, with a maximum average temperature of 72ºF.
Visit sometime around January if you prefer to be there when it's cooler. Expect average lows of 21ºF.
January is usually the wettest time of year, while April is the driest.
Also take into account peak winter storm months and periods of heavy rainfall when picking your travel dates. Of course, weather risks depend on where you go and when.
Getting to Latvia
Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga will be where you touch down when you book flights to Latvia.
Here's a snapshot of the airlines operating the most services into this destination, alongside rough monthly flight figures:
AirBaltic — 1,700
Ryanair — 310
Scandinavian Airlines — 140
Many flights to Latvia pass through major hubs like Istanbul, London and Copenhagen. Any stopovers you have will depend on where you're departing from and which airline you fly with.
Places to visit in Latvia
Riga
This city with a population of roughly 740,000 belongs at the top of the list of places to visit.
Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera are major stops on any trip.
You'll find some awesome flight deals to Latvia landing at Riga International Airport (RIX), Riga's main airport.
Ready to find the right place to stay? Explore the full lineup of hotels in Riga.
Daugavpils
This Latgale city of around 110,000 has a personality all its own.
Get to know the key highlights at St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Explore hotels in Daugavpils and lock in a stay that suits your plans.
Jelgava
Home to about 62,000 people in Zemgale, this city firmly ranks among the best places to visit in Latvia.
Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are major sights to swing by while you're here.
From short stays to longer trips, hotels in Jelgava offer something for all budgets and travel styles.
Good to know
Make sure you know the entry rules before you head to the airport. Rules can change depending on your passport, reason for travel and length of stay. Always check with official sources like your airline or embassy websites.
Finding an ATM (automatic teller machine) is rarely an issue. They are common in cities of all sizes and areas geared toward visitors.
Tipping is optional. There's no expectation to tip in Latvia, but a little extra is appreciated if your experience is a positive one.
Wi-Fi coverage is high, with most bars, cafes and hotels delivering reliable access.
Riga is the capital of Latvia, which has a population of roughly 1.9 million.
Time is consistent across this destination, with a single standard time zone operating on UTC+2.
Latvia sits in Europe within the Northern Europe subregion.
Some of the most popular events on the calendar include the Nationwide Latvian Song and Dance Celebration, Independence Day and the Midsummer Festival. Line up your flight to Latvia around these moments for an experience that moves beyond the must-see list.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Booked that cheap ticket to Latvia? Now decide where you'll rest your head and how you'll travel around. Check out the range of hotels in Latvia and filter your search by property type, location and more. You can also browse car rental options in Latvia and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.
