Kraków KRK to Riga RIX flight with LOT Polish Airlines

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Overview: Kraków to Riga flight

PolandPoland
LatviaLatvia
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Flights from Kraków to Riga depart on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.

There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 813 km distance in 1h 35m. December is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
813 km
Average flight duration
2h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
£28
Flights per day
22
Direct flights
1
Fastest flight
1h 35m
Cheapest month to travel
December
First flight
00:10
Last flight
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from Kraków to Riga

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£90

Average price

£448

Fastest journey

1 h 40 m

Average duration

3 h 31 m

Flights per day

35

Distance

813 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Kraków to Riga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kraków to Riga will cost around £448 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £90.

Fast flights

Of the 35 flights that leave Kraków for Riga every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct flights cover the 813 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .

The slowest flights will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

BuzzFR 5428
19:051h40
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
21:45Riga International Airport
£901One-way
0 changes
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3924 · LO793
18:156h15
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
01:30Riga International Airport
£1841One-way
1 change
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO793
15:009h30
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
01:30Riga International Airport
£1841One-way
1 change
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO781
12:004h55
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
17:55Riga International Airport
£1841One-way
1 change
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3904 · LO793
08:4515h45
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
01:30Riga International Airport
£1841One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and flight for Kraków to Riga

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £28.

Distance: 813 km

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Coach

£139

Average Price

£59

Average Price

Cheapest

5h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 13m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

16h 0m

Average total duration

15h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2.4 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Kraków to Riga flight times

The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Riga flights for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at 07:50
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
lot_polish_airlinesLO3908 · LO78111:00 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
4h55
15:55 Riga International Airport1 change
lufthansaLH1623+air_balticLH445212:20 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
22h00
10:20 Riga International Airport1 change
lot_polish_airlinesLO3920 · LO78112:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
3h25
15:55 Riga International Airport1 change
lufthansaLH1625+air_balticLH445216:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
17h45
10:20 Riga International Airport1 change
lufthansaLH1625 · LH99 · LH89016:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
19h20
11:55 Riga International Airport2 changes
lufthansaLH1625 · LH95 · LH89016:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
19h20
11:55 Riga International Airport2 changes
lot_polish_airlinesLO3924 · LO78317:15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
17h50
11:05 Riga International Airport1 change
lufthansaLH1369 · LH89018:00 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
17h55
11:55 Riga International Airport1 change
lufthansaLH1369 · LH94+air_balticLH445218:00 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
16h20
10:20 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sunday 21 December
lot_polish_airlinesLO3910 · LO78104:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
11h20
15:55 Riga International Airport1 change
lot_polish_airlinesLO3910 · LO79304:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
18h55
23:30 Riga International Airport1 change
lot_polish_airlinesLO3910 · LO78304:35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
6h30
11:05 Riga International Airport1 change
lufthansaLH1371 · LH89005:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
6h50
11:55 Riga International Airport1 change
lufthansaLH1627+air_balticLH445205:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
4h50
10:20 Riga International Airport1 change
lufthansaLH1627 · LH99 · LH89005:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
6h25
11:55 Riga International Airport2 changes
lot_polish_airlinesLO3904 · LO79307:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
15h45
23:30 Riga International Airport1 change
lot_polish_airlinesLO3904 · LO78107:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
8h10
15:55 Riga International Airport1 change
lot_polish_airlinesLO3904 · LO78307:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
3h20
11:05 Riga International Airport1 change

This is the last flight of the day.

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Airlines: LOT Polish Airlines, Buzz, Norwegian Air from Kraków to RigaFind the best flights between Kraków to Riga with Omio's travel partners LOT Polish Airlines, Buzz, Norwegian Air from £28. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

LOT Polish Airlines

About
LOT Polish Airlines, legally Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT S.A., is the flag carrier of Poland and one of the world's oldest airlines, founded in 1928. It is a founding member of IATA and joined the Star Alliance in 2003. With its main hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport, LOT serves over 97 destinations across Europe, Asia, and North America with a fleet of 87 aircraft as of June 2025. The airline is recognized for operating one of Europe's youngest fleets and was the first European operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
£124
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag (8kg, 55x40x23cm) and 1 personal item (40x35x12cm)
Additional luggage
Additional checked baggage can be purchased, with fees varying by route and timing of purchase
Cancellation Policy
Refunds depend on ticket type - flex tickets offer full refund, economy tickets are non-refundable but taxes can be reclaimed
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can travel up to 32nd week without medical certificate, up to 36th week with medical certificate issued max 7 days before flight
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-11 can travel as UM with mandatory assistance. Service must be booked at least 48h before departure
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
LOT provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special seating arrangements
Pets
Small pets under 8kg allowed in cabin, larger animals in cargo hold. Must be booked in advance
Entertaiment on board
Learn more about LOT Polish Airlines

Norwegian Air

About
Norwegian Air International (NAI) was an Irish airline and a fully integrated subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle, operating under its corporate identity. Headquartered at Dublin Airport, NAI operated flights to destinations across Europe and the Middle East from various European bases. Between 2017 and 2019, it also offered services from Europe to the United States and Canada. NAI received its operating license and air operator's certificate from Ireland in February 2014, allowing it to leverage European Union airline freedoms. By April 2021, its aircraft and operations were gradually transferred to its Swedish sister airline, Norwegian Air Sweden, and its parent company.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 25m
Cheapest Price
£282
Luggage included
LowFare includes personal item (under seat, max 23x33x20cm)
Additional luggage
Extra baggage can be purchased online or at airport. Checked baggage allowance is 23kg
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 7 days away. After that, cancellation fees apply based on fare type
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can travel up to end of 36th week (32nd week for multiple pregnancies). Medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minor service available for children aged 5-17. Must be booked at least 48h before departure. Service fee applies
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Norwegian Air provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special seating arrangements
Pets
Small pets in cabin, max 8kg including carrier. Must be booked in advance
Entertaiment on board
Learn more about Norwegian Air

Buzz

About
Buzz is a Polish airline, a subsidiary of Ryanair Holdings, headquartered in Warsaw. It operates scheduled flights on behalf of Ryanair and also offers its own charter flights from bases in Poland, Czechia, and Bulgaria. Originally launched by KLM in 1999 as a low-cost carrier, it was acquired by Ryanair in 2003 and ceased operations in 2004. The Buzz name was revived in 2019 when Ryanair rebranded its Polish charter airline, Ryanair Sun, to Buzz. Buzz operates a fleet primarily consisting of Boeing 737 aircraft.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Buzz frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (40x30x20cm) included
Additional luggage
Extra cabin bag (55x40x20cm) and checked baggage available for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 7 days away
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can travel up to 32nd week, medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
No unaccompanied children under 16. We cannot provide an escort or special facilities.
Amenities on board the airplane
USB plugs
Accessibility
Buzz provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility or disabilities. Services include wheelchair assistance and priority boarding, and it's advised to request these services in advance.

FAQs: Kraków to Riga flights

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Riga by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Kraków to Riga can start from as little as £66 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Kraków to Riga is £178; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Kraków to Riga flight time is 2 h 50 min   covering the 504 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from Kraków to Riga leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Kraków to Riga leaves at 22: 50.
There are 15 flights a day from Kraków to Riga which require at least one change with LOT Polish Airlines or Norwegian Air. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.
For the best Kraków to Riga flight to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with LOT Polish Airlines or Norwegian Air. However, it's always good to check all possible airlines with services between Kraków and Riga to compare what amenities they may offer.

Flights from Kraków to Riga generally leave from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Riga International Airport.

John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice is 16.8 km away from Kraków city centre and Riga International Airport is 10 km from Riga city centre.

The cheapest month for a flight from Kraków to Riga is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Kraków to Riga including taking a coach or flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Kraków and Riga

Kraków
Riga
The major airport for departures in Kraków is John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice for your trip from Kraków to Riga.
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice (KRK)WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Office
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
information
address
Address
Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1, 32-083 Balice, Poland.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
A4 motorway, Exit 403 (Kraków Balice)
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops available, including Aelia Duty-Free and Relay.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available, short-term parking starts at approximately 2.1€ (PLN 10) per hour.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Shower
Shower
  • Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, including Business Lounge Schengen and Non-Schengen.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the arrivals area.
Public transport options for John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
  • Bus: 208, 252, 902
  • Train: SKA1

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