Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
2 hours 48 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. London is 2 hours behind Riga and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from 9 weekly flights from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The 06:05 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available between RIX and LHR. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 21:45 if you're not into early starts.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into London (and seeing more of United Kingdom!) is simple with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between RIX and LHR are:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Before organising your cheap ticket from RIX to LHR, check if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated frequently. For the latest information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is $52. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $152. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flight tickets from RIX to LHR, book your trip 3 months ahead of your departure.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from looking for cheap flight tickets from RIX to LHR every day.
Play around with filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 49 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to RIX:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to London in February.
When booking your flight from Riga International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
More about London
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in London right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from RIX to LHR:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just two of the leading attractions to put on your London must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Buckingham Palace.
Look into your options for flying into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). They're other popular international airports that'll get you to and from London.
Complete your London trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to London Heathrow Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in London.