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Overview: Kraków to Riga flight

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Flights from Kraków to Riga depart on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £19 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. June 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 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Flights per day
27
Direct flights
1
Fastest flight
1h 35m
First flight
0:10
Last flight
23:55
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
21 days
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.
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The cheapest and fastest flights from Kraków to Riga

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 11 Sept

Cheapest price on 11 Sept

£77

Average ticket price on 11 Sept

£488

Fastest journey on 11 Sept

1 h 35 m

Average journey duration on 11 Sept

3 h 36 m

Flights on 11 Sept

36

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 £488 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £77.

Fast flights

On Fri 11 Sept, we found 36 flights from Kraków to Riga, including 1 direct services.

These direct flights cover the 813 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

The slowest flights will take 5 h 20 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
    15:151h35
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    17:50Riga International Airport
    £771One-way
    0 changes
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3910 · LO783
    5:406h30
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    13:10Riga International Airport
    £1511One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3922 · LO783
    21:3014h40
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    13:10Riga International Airport
    £1551One-way
    1 change
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83563 · D82063
    14:008h45
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    23:45Riga International Airport
    £1821One-way
    1 change
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83806 · D82031
    9:107h25
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    17:35Riga International Airport
    £2051One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, 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 train, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £88.

Distance: 813 km

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Driving

£88

Average Price

£59

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£50

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Cheapest

£142

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

16h 5m

Average total duration

15h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

27h 16m

Average total duration

26h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 4m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.4 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

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The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Riga is a train with an average price of £50.

This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Riga:

A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Kraków to Riga costing on average £59.

A train is £38 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Riga costing on average £88.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Coach takes on average 15h 35m.

Train takes on average 26h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kraków and Riga including taking a train, coach and flight.

Live departures

Kraków to Riga flight times

The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Riga flights for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3910 · LO7815:40 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
11h05
17:45 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3910 · LO7935:40 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
18h50
1:30 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3910 · LO7835:40 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
6h30
13:10 Riga International Airport1 change
BuzzFR 54285:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
1h35
8:20 Riga International Airport0 changesdirect
LufthansaLH1371 · LH8906:10 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
6h10
13:20 Riga International Airport1 change
LufthansaLH1371+Air BalticLH58966:10 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
5h50
13:00 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3904 · LO7938:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
15h40
1:30 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3904 · LO7838:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
3h20
13:10 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3904 · LO7818:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
7h55
17:45 Riga International Airport1 change
Norwegian Air ShuttleD83806 · D820319:10 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
7h25
17:35 Riga International Airport1 change
Sas AirwaysSK1736 · SK164210:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
4h05
15:10 Riga International Airport1 change
Sas AirwaysSK1736 · SK164410:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
14h15
1:20 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO78112:15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
4h30
17:45 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO78312:15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
23h55
13:10 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO79312:15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
12h15
1:30 Riga International Airport1 change
LufthansaLH1623 · LH113 · LH89213:25 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
8h55
23:20 Riga International Airport2 changes
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3920 · LO79313:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
10h45
1:30 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3920 · LO78113:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
3h00
17:45 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3920 · LO78313:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
22h25
13:10 Riga International Airport1 change
Norwegian Air ShuttleD83563 · D8206314:00 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
8h45
23:45 Riga International Airport1 change
Austrian AirlinesOS680 · LX3569+Air BalticLX431214:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
7h20
23:10 Riga International Airport2 changes
Austrian AirlinesOS680 · OS215+LufthansaLH89214:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
7h30
23:20 Riga International Airport2 changes
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO78314:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
21h15
13:10 Riga International Airport1 change
Lot Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO79314:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
9h35
1:30 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticLX4312+Helvetic AirwaysLX137314:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
7h15
23:10 Riga International Airport1 change
LufthansaLH1197 · LH892+Helvetic AirwaysLX137314:55 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
7h25
23:20 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysSK1800 · SK164420:10 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
4h10
1:20 Riga International Airport1 change

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Buzz as well as Lot Polish Airlines or Norwegian Air Shuttle offer flights services from Kraków to Riga.
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Why book with Omio vs Buzz?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Buzz, but also compare tickets for the likes of Lot Polish Airlines or Norwegian Air Shuttle to find the best option for your trip from Kraków to Riga.
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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Kraków to Riga.

Airlines: Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle from Kraków to RigaFind the best flights between Kraków to Riga with Omio's travel partners Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle from £19. 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 Lot Polish Airlines Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Lot Polish Airlines Price
£105
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 Shuttle

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 Norwegian Air Shuttle Duration
6h 25m
Cheapest Norwegian Air Shuttle Price
£56
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 Shuttle

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.

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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 £19 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Kraków to Riga is £88; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Kraków to Riga is 1h 35m to travel the 813 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Kraków to Riga leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Kraków to Riga leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 1 direct flights a day from Kraków to Riga with Buzz. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
When taking a flight from Kraków to Riga, you can count on Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle for the best way to get you to Riga. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between Kraków and Riga and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
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 1 km away from Kraków city centre and Riga International Airport is 1 km from Riga city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Kraków to Riga is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kraków and Riga including taking a train, coach and flight.
Since both Kraków and Riga are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
There is a time difference of 1 h between Kraków and Riga all year round.
For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

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Important Stations and Airports in Kraków and Riga

Most Kraków to Riga flights use the John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Riga International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Riga airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.

Departure airports in Kraków
Arrival airports in Riga

Which Kraków airport do flights to Riga leave from?

Flights from Kraków to Riga depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice. The airport is 2 km from Kraków city centre at Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1, 32-083 Balice, Poland..
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice (KRK)Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1, 32-083 Balice, Poland.WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Office
City-centre transport

Getting to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice from Kraków city centre

John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:

BusWroclaw · 14m · £2

John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice airport facilities and services

John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Ramps, assistance.

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