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Among airlines operating Riga to Helsinki flights:

• Finnair: offers free seat selection
• airBaltic: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Finnair
• airBaltic

Flights from Riga to Helsinki usually depart from Riga Intl (RIX) and arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

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

• Finnair: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$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 ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Riga to Helsinki route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $140 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $196, a difference of $56. 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 Helsinki route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 20 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riga to Helsinki flights, with 25% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 25%.

Some of the most popular sights in Helsinki are Helsinki Central Station Square, Esplanadi park and Senate Square. These are among the most viewed places in Helsinki on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 8:28 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 12:48 am.

The flight takes about 1h 08m.

A nonstop flight from Riga to Helsinki takes 1h 08m, covering 237 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 Helsinki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $52, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

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.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• GREEN MOTION
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Riga to Helsinki range from $117 to $215, with an average of $169 over the past 12 months. Anything below $117 counts as a good deal.