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Among airlines operating Prague to Riga flights:

• airBaltic: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• airBaltic
• Ryanair

Flights from Prague to Riga usually depart from Václav Havel Prague (PRG) 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: 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 Prague to Riga.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $178 round-trip, compared to $202 via a layover through Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

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 and Austrian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

On the Prague to Riga route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 49%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $121 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $233: a $112 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Prague to Riga route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Prague to Riga flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 9:14 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 11:44 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 51% above the route average of $185. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Prague to Riga takes 1h 49m, covering 616 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 Prague to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $46, which is 63% 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.

Flying via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 49m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 11h 31m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Riga is 1 hour ahead of Prague (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 Prague to Riga range from $138 to $235, with an average of $185 over the past 12 months. Anything below $138 counts as a good deal.