Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London two hours behind Riga.
Take your pick of 16 weekly Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest available. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 15:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your RIX to LGW flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Baltic.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier that offers RIX to LGW flights, with 69.05% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between RIX and LGW include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Tallinn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$58 is currently the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from $197. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book ten months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from RIX to LGW.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to LGW.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the flights that depart from Riga International Airport, 71.03% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RIX? If you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you have a late Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LGW:
Explore without limits with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience more of London and beyond.
Reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to London in January.
When booking your flight from Riga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RIX to LGW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.