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2 airlines operate flights between Riga and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• airBaltic
• Aegean Airlines

Flights from Riga to Athens usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 Riga to Athens.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $185 round-trip and layover options via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) at $192.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $36–$100 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 and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 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 52% on the Riga to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $174 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $357, a difference of $183. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Riga to Athens route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:55 am and lands at 6:09 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 am and lands at 2:34 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 80% above the route average of $210. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Riga to Athens takes 3h 14m, covering 1,311 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.

Evening 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.

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 25m, compared with 6h 37m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 6h 47m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Centauro
· Record go
· Europcar
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Riga to Athens range from $171 to $290, with an average of $210 over the past 12 months. Anything below $171 counts as a good deal.