Are there direct flights from Zürich to Riga?

Historically, direct flights from Zürich to Riga have been available, making up 13.7% of all flights across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Zürich to Riga?

The typical direct flight from Zürich to Riga has a duration of 2 hours and 25 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is approximately 5 hours and 5 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 1481 kilometers.

How much more do direct flights from Zürich to Riga cost?

Historically, direct flights from Zürich to Riga typically cost 13% more than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, the median price for a direct flight was $284, while connecting flights had a median price of $251. Direct flights represented 14.3% of the total flights available on this route.

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Zürich to Riga: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Riga

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Zürich to Riga, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $147. Other cost-effective options include February and October, both with median fares of $151. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Right now, fares from Zürich to Riga typically range from $214–$304, with a median of $257. Current fares are significantly below the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that while current prices are lower, exceptional deals are not prevalent.

When considering how long is the flight from Zürich to Riga, a typical journey including connections takes about 5h 0m. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 13.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Zürich to Riga, so you should expect to make a connection.

The route from Zürich to Riga covers a distance of 1481 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Riga

Regular price: CHF 138 - CHF 360

Prices for flights from Zurich to Riga are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Riga is 138 CHF to 360 CHF. The current lowest deal is 170 CHF with Air Baltic, for travel from Oct 6-Oct 10.

now CHF 170

Low CHF 138

High CHF 360

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Riga

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Riga is November, with a median price of $147. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $288. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 147

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 288

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Direct flights from Zürich to Riga

Air Baltic

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Riga

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Riga

Zürich (ZRH) - Riga (RIX)

Lufthansa

CHF 248

CHF 192

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Riga

Zürich (ZRH) - Riga (RIX)

Lufthansa

CHF 262

CHF 184

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Riga

Zürich (ZRH) - Riga (RIX)

Lufthansa

CHF 260

CHF 184

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Riga

Zürich (ZRH) - Riga (RIX)

Lufthansa

CHF 255

CHF 191

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Riga

Zürich (ZRH) - Riga (RIX)

Lufthansa

CHF 261

CHF 185

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Riga

Zürich (ZRH) - Riga (RIX)

Lufthansa

CHF 261

CHF 191

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Riga

3 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 28

CHF 266 → CHF 170

36%

4 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 29

CHF 266 → CHF 170

36%

4 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 27

CHF 265 → CHF 171

36%

5 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 24

CHF 288 → CHF 197

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Riga

Zürich - Riga route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to RIX are below the typical level, with a median price of $257.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from ZRH to RIX, with a median price of $147.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically last 5h 0m

The typical flight duration from ZRH to RIX is 5 hours, covering a distance of 1481 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 13.7% of recent flights from ZRH to RIX are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Baltic offers direct flights

Air Baltic is one airline that offers direct flights from ZRH to RIX.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to RIX appear regularly, with a current deal at $170.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a good option for flights to Riga, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Riga main airports to arrive at

Riga International (RIX)

Cheapest

Riga International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Zurich to Riga.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Airports nearby Riga used as alternative

Kaunas (KUN)

Kaunas Airport is a useful alternative, especially if you are looking for budget airline options.

📍 ~220 km from Riga (reachable by direct bus or car)

💸 Flights from ~$244

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riga

Historically, the best time to book flights from Zürich to Riga is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $198. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $292. For those booking 28-59 days out, the average price was $240, indicating that earlier booking generally leads to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Riga was considered to be $214 or less. The median price for this route was $257. Historically, 75% of prices for this route were $304 or less, suggesting that prices above this amount are less common.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Zürich to Riga include November, with a median price of $147, and February and October, both with a median price of $151. The annual median price for this route is $257. These months typically offer more economical options compared to the overall average.

Zürich to Riga: Overview