Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga two hours ahead of London.
Your LCY 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 flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LCY and RIX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, $163 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $224. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LCY to RIX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from London City Airport to Riga International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LCY to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London City Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
74.57% of flights taking off from London City Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London City Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LCY? If you're boarding an early flight from London City Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you have a late London City Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from the center of Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from London City Airport to Riga International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Riga in February.
Before locking in your flight from London City Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCY to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometers away to the south-east, popular attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Latvia, consider Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometers south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key highlights.