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Among airlines operating Vienna to Riga flights:

• airBaltic: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only airBaltic operates flights between Vienna and Riga.

Flights from Vienna to Riga usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• airBaltic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Vienna to Riga.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 195 € return, compared with 204 € via a stopover through Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 32 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by airBaltic and Austrian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Vienna to Riga most commonly connect through:

• Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 7% of one-stop connections

Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Vienna to Riga route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 153 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 236 €, a difference of 84 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vienna to Riga route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 56 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Riga flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Riga:

• Earliest: departs at 8:55 and lands at 10:53
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 22:18.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 51% above the route average of 199 €. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Vienna to Riga takes 1h 58m, covering 1.767 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Vienna to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 101 €, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 56m, compared to 4h 27m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 5h 26m via Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK).

Riga is 1 hour ahead of Vienna (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Riga Intl Airport (RIX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 3 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• CarWiz
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Return flights from Vienna to Riga range from 138 € to 266 €, with an average of 199 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 138 € counts as a good deal.