How to get from London to Riga

International travel from London, United Kingdom to Riga, Latvia is: Partially open.

Can I enter Latvia if coming from United Kingdom?

Entry into Latvia is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Riga if travelling from London?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What measures do I need to follow in Riga, Latvia due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Latvia must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 14/01/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from London to Riga.

The restriction level for your return to London, United Kingdom from Latvia is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to London from Riga restricted?

Entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Latvia.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in London from Riga?

Conditions of reentry into United Kingdom:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
• Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 1 for vaccinated travellers
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in London, United Kingdom?

You should observe these safety measures in United Kingdom as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information about your return travel to United Kingdom was last checked on 17/01/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to London from Riga closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel between London and Riga by flight.

A flight is the fastest way to get from London to Riga with an average travel time for this journey around 2 h 35 min.

The distance from London to Riga is approximately 1039 miles (1676 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Riga:

• Flights mostly leave from London Heathrow Airport and tend to arrive in Riga International Airport.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between London and Riga:

• You can travel from London to Riga by flight with Ryanair. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £25 with Ryanair from London to Riga.

Yes, there is a direct service from London to Riga:

• You can find direct flights to take to Riga with Air Baltic.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Riga tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this journey.

When planning your trip from London to Riga, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost £25 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from London to Riga online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.