Latvia · direct from 5 UK airports
Riga
A medieval old town and whole streets of Art Nouveau buildings, often dusted with snow in winter.
Jūrmala: Riga's seaside since the 1800s
Photo: Scotch Mist · CC BY-SA 4.0
A strip of sandy beach more than 30km long, backed by pine forest and wooden villas built for 19th-century holidaymakers.
WhereAbout 8 miles from the airport (RIX)
Getting thereTrains from Riga take about 30 minutes.
Direct flights to Riga from the UK
5 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands | Ryanair | All year | 1,038 mi |
| Edinburgh | Ryanair | Oct to Nov, Mar to Sep | 1,040 mi |
| Leeds Bradford | Ryanair | All year | 1,021 mi |
| Manchester | Ryanair | All year | 1,059 mi |
| Stansted | Ryanair | All year | 1,010 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Riga by month
-0°Jan
0°Feb
5°Mar
12°Apr
18°May
21°Jun
24°Jul
23°Aug
17°Sep
10°Oct
5°Nov
1°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0° | -4° | 11 |
| February | 0° | -5° | 9 |
| March | 5° | -2° | 8 |
| April | 12° | 3° | 7 |
| May | 18° | 8° | 8 |
| June | 21° | 12° | 10 |
| July | 24° | 15° | 9 |
| August | 23° | 14° | 10 |
| September | 17° | 10° | 9 |
| October | 10° | 5° | 12 |
| November | 5° | 1° | 11 |
| December | 1° | -2° | 11 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Riga). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Latvia travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.