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Among airlines operating Riga to Budapest flights:

• airBaltic: offers free seat selection

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

Only airBaltic operates flights between Riga and Budapest.

Flights from Riga to Budapest usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

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

• airBaltic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Budapest.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $220 round-trip, compared to $250 via a layover through Stockholm Arlanda (ARN).

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

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 66% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Vilnius (VNO) - 6% 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 33% on the Riga to Budapest route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $210 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $310, a difference of $100. 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 Budapest route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Ferenc Deak Square, Puskás Aréna and Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és Levéltár. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:55 am
• Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 7:50 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $258. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Riga to Budapest takes 1h 55m, 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.

One-way fares from Riga to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $85, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

airBaltic is the only airline operating Riga to Budapest flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Vilnius (VNO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 53m, compared with 4h 22m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 4h 52m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Budapest is 1 hour behind Riga (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• GREEN MOTION
• Dryyve
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Riga to Budapest range from $201 to $321, with an average of $258 over the past 12 months. Anything below $201 counts as a good deal.