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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ج.م.‏ 5,843. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 2,807 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,807, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 2,812 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,812, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 2,922 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 2,922, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 3,208 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Budapest on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 3,208, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 3,323 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 3,323, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 3,724 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 3,724, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 3,953 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 3,953, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 4,315 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,315, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 4,468 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,468, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 4,582 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Budapest on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,582, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 4,582 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Budapest on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,582, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 4,582 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Budapest on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,582, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 4,582 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Budapest on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,582, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 4,583 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Budapest on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,583, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 5,728 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Budapest on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,728, select.
Riga.ج.م.‏ 5,728 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr.One-way flight with airBaltic.Outbound direct flight with airBaltic departs from Budapest on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,728, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Riga International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Budapest to Riga International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from ج.م.‏ 3,724
Jul
from ج.م.‏ 3,323
Aug
from ج.م.‏ 2,922
Sep
from ج.م.‏ 2,812
Oct
from ج.م.‏ 2,807
Nov
from ج.م.‏ 3,208
Dec
from ج.م.‏ 3,953
Jan
from ج.م.‏ 4,315
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Apr
from ج.م.‏ 4,583
May
from ج.م.‏ 4,468

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Budapest to Riga International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Budapest to Riga below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riga International.

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Budapest to Riga: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 2,807
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 55 mins
Most popular airlineairBaltic
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to Riga International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Budapest to Riga International is ج.م.‏ 5,843. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Budapest to Riga International.
airBaltic and Air Serbia fly direct from Budapest to Riga International.
As of June 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Budapest to Riga International.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Riga International is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riga International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riga is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air and airBaltic offer the cheapest flight tickets to Riga International.

Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Budapest.

  • Flights from BUD to RIX start from 08:35 — the first with Air Baltic. The latest departure is at 14:25 with Air Baltic. Overall, there are three weekly Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BUD to RIX flight.

  • During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • AirBaltic offers direct flights from Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if you have time.

  • AirBaltic is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for BUD to RIX flights is airBaltic.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BUD and RIX:

    • Vienna Airport

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport

    • Gothenburg Landvetter Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • At the moment, ج.م.‏ 2,807 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م.‏ 5,843. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from BUD to RIX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from BUD to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport.

Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)

  • Budapest Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BUD arrive at their destination on time.

  • To reach Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BUD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riga and beyond.

  • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before you travel.

When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Riga in February.

  • The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Budapest Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from BUD to RIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.

Explore more of Latvia

  • You've seen Riga, now it's time to discover more of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading attractions. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.

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