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

• Earliest: departs at 07:45 and lands at 10:45
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 22:15.

The flight takes about 3h 00m.

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

A direct flight from Dublin to Riga takes 3h 00m, covering 3,122 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.

Return flights from Dublin to Riga range from €176 to €358, with an average of €258 over the past 12 months. Anything below €176 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 45% above the route average of €258. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €242 return via Leeds/Bradford (LBA), compared with €272 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €30–€88 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Dublin to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €78, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Dublin to Riga usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).

Night 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.

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 Dublin to Riga route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Leeds/Bradford (LBA) – 10% of one-stop connections

Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Dublin to Riga route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €214 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €303, a difference of €89. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Dublin and Riga. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• airBaltic

Flying via Leeds/Bradford (LBA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 18m, compared to 6h 25m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 29m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Riga is 2 hours ahead of Dublin (Eastern European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Dublin to Riga flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag in Economy class class
• airBaltic: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

If you fly with Ryanair or airBaltic, you can enjoy a non-stop flight from Dublin International Airport to Riga International Airport. When flying with Lufthansa, you will have one layover in Frankfurt (FRA), and with Air France, you can expect your journey to have a brief stop in Paris (CDG).

If you are in need of a shower, it is a good idea to visit one of the airport lounges that are scattered around the terminal. While most lounges are reserved for business class travellers or airline members, it is often possible to pay an entry fee of around €30. You can also visit the spa for the same price and get a 15min massage included.

If you are travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to your hotel in the centre of town, then you should probably take the bus, as it is quite reliable and will only take you around 15min to get to the city centre. The bus fee is around €8. The line is number 22 and the closest bus stop is just outside the arrivals terminal.