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Cheapest round-trip
$169
Typical prices: $172-$308
Ryanair
Thu 11/1Wed 11/14
RIX - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$217
Typical prices: $165-$244
airBaltic
Wed 11/28Wed 12/5
RIX - ATH • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
3 days a week
You can fly direct with airBaltic and Aegean Airlines. Average duration is 3h 15m
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Avoid delays
airBaltic
Most punctual • 89% on-time
Evening
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 12% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)
Cheapest • Avg $207 (round-trip)
Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH)
Shortest trip • 6h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riga to Athens (RIX-ATH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riga to Athens

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14
Ryanair Logo
11:05 pm - 6:35 pmRIX  Riga Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
19h 30m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio
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6:50 am - 3:30 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-RIX Riga Intl
8h 40m1 stop Charleroi Brussels
$169Ryanair
Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:00 am - 12:30 amRIX  Riga Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
18h 30m2 stops Oslo Sandefjord Bergamo Orio Al Serio
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10:55 am - 11:45 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-RIX Riga Intl
12h 50m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
$185Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5
airBaltic Logo
7:10 am - 10:25 amRIX  Riga Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
3h 15mnonstop
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11:05 am - 2:20 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-RIX Riga Intl
3h 15mnonstop
$217airBaltic
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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11:20 am - 2:35 pmRIX  Riga Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
3h 15mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 6:30 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-RIX Riga Intl
3h 15mnonstop
$220airBaltic
Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:05 am - 1:40 pmRIX  Riga Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
7h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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2:30 pm - 11:55 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-RIX Riga Intl
9h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$231Lufthansa
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:05 am - 9:20 pmRIX  Riga Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
15h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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6:40 am - 12:20 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-RIX Riga Intl
5h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$234Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 16
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6:30 am - 1:20 pmRIX  Riga Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
6h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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2:10 pm - 1:20 amATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-RIX Riga Intl
11h 10m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$247Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 13
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6:30 am - 12:40 pmRIX  Riga Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
6h 10m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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8:40 pm - 3:20 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-RIX Riga Intl
18h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$265Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
Aegean Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 10:25 amRIX  Riga Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
3h 15mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 2:20 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-RIX Riga Intl
3h 15mnonstop
$301Aegean Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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11:20 am - 2:35 pmRIX  Riga Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
3h 15mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 6:30 pmATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-RIX Riga Intl
3h 15mnonstop
$302Aegean Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Riga to Athens flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Riga to Athens?

Round-trip flights from Riga to Athens typically range from $172 to $308. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $169, on Ryanair.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riga to Athens?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riga to Athens. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 68% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Riga to Athens?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Riga to Athens at $186 round-trip.
•November ($354) and May ($341) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 90% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Riga to Athens the cheapest?

Flights from Riga to Athens are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 54% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Riga to Athens flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$61
Beat the crowds with an average 80% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 118% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Riga to Athens

When to book flights from Riga to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riga to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Riga to Athens flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Riga to Athens?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 2:55 am and lands at 6:10 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:20 am and lands at 2:35 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 15m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riga to Athens?

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

  • How long is a flight from Riga to Athens?

    A nonstop flight from Riga to Athens takes 3h 15m, covering 1,311 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Riga to Athens?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Riga to Athens flight?

    Round-trip flights from Riga to Athens range from $172 to $308, with an average of $212 over the past 12 months. Anything below $172 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Riga to Athens flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 81% above the $212 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Riga to Athens?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $187 round-trip, compared to $207 via a layover through Stockholm Arlanda (ARN).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Riga to Athens?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $34–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Riga to Athens?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Riga to Athens changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $169 to $1,225. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Riga to Athens looking right now?

    One-way fares from Riga to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $141, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH)?

    Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Record go
    • Centauro
    • Europcar
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Riga to Athens?

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

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Riga to Athens?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Riga to Athens?

    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, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Riga to Athens pass through?

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

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 41% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riga to Athens?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Riga to Athens. 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.

  • What airlines fly from Riga to Athens?

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

    • airBaltic
    • Aegean Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riga to Athens?

    Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 26m, compared with 6h 37m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 6h 45m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

  • What popular places can I visit in Athens?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Riga to Athens flights?

    Among airlines operating Riga to Athens flights:

    • airBaltic: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Riga to Athens flights?

    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 and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Riga to Athens flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $174, about $183 less than Sunday fares (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 54% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riga to Athens trip for June. Fares historically average $186 round-trip in that month - typically $168 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with airBaltic. Over the past three months, 89% of airBaltic flights from Riga to Athens arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 83%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 30m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.

Prefer to fly direct from Riga to Athens?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Riga Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riga Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

Tuesday

airBaltic

airBaltic

Thursday

airBaltic

airBaltic

Saturday

airBaltic

airBaltic

Sunday

airBaltic

airBaltic

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Riga Intl

Tuesday

airBaltic

airBaltic

Thursday

airBaltic

airBaltic

Saturday

airBaltic

airBaltic

Sunday

airBaltic

airBaltic

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