Vilnius VNO to Riga RIX flight with Air Baltic

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Journey information

Overview: Vilnius to Riga flight

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LatviaLatvia
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Flights from Vilnius to Riga depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 261 km distance in 50m. September 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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance
261 km
Average flight duration
2h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£57
Flights per day
21
Direct flights
3
Fastest flight
50m
First flight
5:25
Last flight
23:40
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
91 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.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11

The cheapest and fastest flights from Vilnius to Riga

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 10 Sept

Cheapest price on 10 Sept

£142

Average ticket price on 10 Sept

£759

Fastest journey on 10 Sept

50 m

Average journey duration on 10 Sept

1 h 44 m

Flights on 10 Sept

30

Distance

261 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Vilnius to Riga will cost around £759 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £142.

Fast flights

On Thu 10 Sept, we found 30 flights from Vilnius to Riga, including 4 direct services.

These direct flights cover the 261 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 50 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.

  • Air BalticBT350
    5:350h50
    Vilnius International Airport
    6:25Riga International Airport
    £1421One-way
    0 changes
  • Air BalticBT348
    21:300h50
    Vilnius International Airport
    22:20Riga International Airport
    £1601One-way
    0 changes
  • Air BalticBT344
    15:150h50
    Vilnius International Airport
    16:05Riga International Airport
    £1601One-way
    0 changes
  • Air BalticBT901 · BT316
    7:4510h50
    Vilnius International Airport
    18:35Riga International Airport
    £1851One-way
    1 change
  • Air BalticBT901 · BT318
    7:4514h45
    Vilnius International Airport
    22:30Riga International Airport
    £1851One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Vilnius to Riga

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Vilnius to Riga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a flight costs an average of £120.

Distance: 261 km

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Coach
Train
Driving

£120

Average Price

£14

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Cheapest

£15

Average Price

£43

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 42m

Average total duration

2h 42m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

4h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 34m

Average total duration

4h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.8 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Vilnius to Riga is a coach with an average price of £14.

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

A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vilnius to Riga costing on average £15.

A coach is £106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vilnius to Riga costing on average £120.

The fastest way to travel from Vilnius to Riga is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Riga take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 53m.

Train takes on average 4h 4m.

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

Live departures

Vilnius to Riga flight times

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

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Air BalticBT3505:35 Vilnius International Airport
0h50
6:25 Riga International Airport0 changesdirect
Sas AirwaysKL8633+KLMKL1270+Air BalticKL30936:15 Vilnius International Airport
16h00
22:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8633+KLMKL1272+Air BalticKL30936:15 Vilnius International Airport
16h00
22:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8633+KLMKL1274+Air BalticKL30936:15 Vilnius International Airport
16h00
22:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8633+KLMKL1268+Air BalticKL30936:15 Vilnius International Airport
16h00
22:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8633+KLMKL1268+Air BalticKL28356:15 Vilnius International Airport
11h00
17:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8633+KLMKL1270+Air BalticKL28356:15 Vilnius International Airport
11h00
17:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8633 · KL2857+Air BalticKL28356:15 Vilnius International Airport
11h00
17:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8633 · KL2857+Air BalticKL30936:15 Vilnius International Airport
16h00
22:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Air BalticBT901 · BT3167:45 Vilnius International Airport
10h50
18:35 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticBT901 · BT3187:45 Vilnius International Airport
14h45
22:30 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticBT901 · BT3147:45 Vilnius International Airport
7h15
15:00 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticKL2844 · KL28357:50 Vilnius International Airport
9h25
17:15 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticKL2844 · KL30937:50 Vilnius International Airport
14h25
22:15 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticKL2844 · KL30917:50 Vilnius International Airport
5h20
13:10 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticBT3429:20 Vilnius International Airport
0h50
10:10 Riga International Airport0 changesdirect
Sas AirwaysAF3840+Air FranceAF1151+Air BalticAF798411:05 Vilnius International Airport
11h45
22:50 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8635+KLMKL1274+Air BalticKL309311:05 Vilnius International Airport
11h10
22:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8635 · KL2855+Air BalticKL309311:05 Vilnius International Airport
11h10
22:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8635+KLMKL1272+Air BalticKL309311:05 Vilnius International Airport
11h10
22:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Sas AirwaysKL8635 · KL2851+Air BalticKL309311:05 Vilnius International Airport
11h10
22:15 Riga International Airport2 changes
Air BalticKL2840 · KL309314:10 Vilnius International Airport
8h05
22:15 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticKL2840 · KL283514:10 Vilnius International Airport
27h05
17:15 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticKL2840 · KL309114:10 Vilnius International Airport
23h00
13:10 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticBT34415:15 Vilnius International Airport
0h50
16:05 Riga International Airport0 changesdirect
Air BalticAF7987 · AF798216:40 Vilnius International Airport
20h50
13:30 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticBT34821:30 Vilnius International Airport
0h50
22:20 Riga International Airport0 changesdirect
Air BalticBT905 · BT36222:25 Vilnius International Airport
8h00
6:25 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticBT905 · BT31222:25 Vilnius International Airport
10h55
9:20 Riga International Airport1 change
Air BalticBT905 · BT31422:25 Vilnius International Airport
17h40
16:05 Riga International Airport1 change

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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Vilnius to Riga?

The best time to book your flight from Vilnius to Riga is 77 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Vilnius to Riga route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Vilnius to Riga per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Vilnius to Riga.

Compare prices and tickets Vilnius to Riga by train, coach or flight

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Why should you book Vilnius to Riga flights with Omio?

Air Baltic as well as Norwegian Air Shuttle offer flights services from Vilnius to Riga.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Vilnius to Riga.

Why book with Omio vs Air Baltic?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Air Baltic, but also compare tickets for the likes of Norwegian Air Shuttle to find the best option for your trip from Vilnius to Riga.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Air Baltic with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Vilnius to Riga.

Why book with Omio over Edreams, Kayak or Skyscanner?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Norwegian Air Shuttle to find the best option for your trip from Vilnius to Riga.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Vilnius to Riga.

Airlines: Air Baltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle from Vilnius to RigaFind the best flights between Vilnius to Riga with Omio's travel partners Air Baltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle from £11. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Air Baltic

About
AirBaltic is the flag carrier of Latvia and a leading hybrid airline in the Baltics, combining aspects of traditional network and low-cost carriers. Founded in 1995, it operates a modern fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft, connecting the Baltics from hubs in Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, and Tampere to over 70 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus. The company is majority-owned by the Latvian state. AirBaltic is recognized for its commitment to passenger experience, having received awards for cabin service and being among the world's safest airlines. In a pioneering move, AirBaltic became the first European airline to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on its flights in February 2025.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Air Baltic Duration
50m
Cheapest Air Baltic Price
£57
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (55x40x23 cm) max 8kg
Additional luggage
Checked baggage up to 23kg can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets available with Premium fare, Basic tickets non-refundable but changeable for fee
Pregnant on board
Until week 36, medical certificate required after week 28
Unaccompagned minor
Available for children aged 5-17, must be booked at least 48h in advance, service fee applies
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin, max 8kg including carrier, must be booked in advance
Entertaiment on board
Learn more about Air Baltic

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
Norwegian Air Shuttle frequency
1 a day
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

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  • Must visit

Latvian National Museum of Art

Major Latvian art museum with Baltic and European works in a restored historic building near the centre.

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Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

Compelling museum on Latvia's occupations under Soviet and Nazi rule, using documents and personal stories to explain the period.

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Pauls Stradins Museum for History of Medicine

Interactive science museum focused on medicine, anatomy and public health, with engaging exhibits for adults and older children.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Baltic capitals: hotels and dining are fair, public transport is cheap, but Old Town stays and fine dining can raise costs in peak season.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or street food.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is often included or modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.

FAQs: Vilnius to Riga flights

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vilnius 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 Vilnius to Riga can start from as little as £57 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Vilnius to Riga is £120; 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 Vilnius to Riga is 50m to travel the 261 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 Vilnius to Riga leaves at 5:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Vilnius to Riga leaves at 23:40.
Yes, there are 3 direct flights a day from Vilnius to Riga with Air Baltic. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
When taking a flight from Vilnius to Riga, you can count on Air Baltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle for the best way to get you to Riga. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between Vilnius and Riga and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
Flights from Vilnius to Riga generally leave from Vilnius International Airport and arrive in Riga International Airport .Vilnius International Airport is 5 km away from Vilnius city centre and Riga International Airport is 1 km from Riga city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Vilnius to Riga is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vilnius and Riga including taking a train, coach and flight.
Since both Vilnius 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 no time difference between Vilnius and Riga .
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 Vilnius and Riga

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

Departure airports in Vilnius
Arrival airports in Riga

Which Vilnius airport do flights to Riga leave from?

Flights from Vilnius to Riga depart from Vilnius International Airport. The airport is 5 km from Vilnius city centre at Rodūnios kelias 10A, Vilnius 02189, Lithuania.
Vilnius International Airport (VNO)Rodūnios kelias 10A, Vilnius 02189, LithuaniaWifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Vilnius International Airport from Vilnius city centre

Vilnius International Airport is 5 km from Vilnius city centre. Public transport options include:

Train971, 967, 941 · 7m · £2 · every ~1 min
Bus3G · 13m · every ~16 min
3G, 88, 88N, N8 · 24m · £0.90 · every ~19 min

Vilnius International Airport airport facilities and services

Vilnius International Airport 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 terminal.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Vilnius International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Vilnius International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.

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