Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are 63 London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, select the 09:05 Air Baltic flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 17:30 with Air Baltic.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LGW to RIX flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air Baltic on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for LGW to RIX flights is Air Baltic.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LGW and RIX:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport flight is 56 €. A return fare is currently 87 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to RIX by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
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 using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover more of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its popular sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are the start of reasons to visit.