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Only airBaltic operates flights between Budapest and Riga.

Flights from Budapest to Riga usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) 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 in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Budapest to Riga.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $136 round-trip via Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK), compared to $223 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$70 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 61% on the Budapest to Riga route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $193 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $488, a difference of $295. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:35 am and lands at 10:28 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 9:23 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

A nonstop flight from Budapest to Riga takes 1h 53m, covering 684 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $117 to $974. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Budapest to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $92, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 5h 34m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 8h 02m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Riga is 1 hour ahead of Budapest (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 rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• CarWiz
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Riga range from $193 to $315, with an average of $238 over the past 12 months. Anything below $193 counts as a good deal.