Riga is the Baltics' best-connected hub, home to airBaltic, and that makes it a sharp budget base — €126 to Morocco, cheap Caucasus and North African routes, and transatlantic fares to the US that a city this size has no business offering.
Riga Airport (RIX) is close to the city, and bus 22 is the cheap, reliable link: it runs to the Old Town in about 25 minutes and continues to the Central Station, Central Bus Station and Central Market. A ticket bought at the machine is just €1.50 (€1.81 from the driver, card only), valid 90 minutes — buy it at the airport machine, a Narvesen kiosk, or tap on board. For one of Europe’s most walkable capitals, that single bus is all the planning you need; the Old Town is compact and beautiful on foot once you arrive.
As a base, Riga’s strength is airBaltic’s network plus the low-cost carriers, which between them reach North Africa, the Caucasus and — unusually for the Baltics — the US East Coast directly.
The Morocco and Mediterranean wins
Riga’s cheapest fares head south for winter sun. Fes (€126 with a bag), Rabat (€128 with a bag) and Marrakech (€158 with a bag) cover Morocco’s imperial cities — all with luggage included, which is unusually generous for fares this cheap. Istanbul (€179) bridges to Turkey and the great connecting hub, and Tunis (€303 with a bag) reaches Tunisia. The Morocco trio is the standout: imperial cities, souks and Atlas mountains, bag included, for the price of a domestic European hop.
The Caucasus and Atlantic islands
The network stretches in both directions. Armenia (Yerevan) at €273 opens the Caucasus — ancient, mountainous and affordable — while Sal (€346 with a bag) reaches Cabo Verde for a mid-Atlantic beach escape, luggage included. These are the mid-tier routes that turn Riga from a Baltic city-break airport into a genuine springboard for warmer, more distant trips.
The transatlantic surprise
Here’s Riga’s party trick. New York (€460) and Boston (€512) are direct-ish transatlantic fares from a Baltic capital — genuinely rare, and excellent value for the distance. India rounds out the long-haul: Delhi (€525) and Bombay (€530 with a bag) reach the subcontinent. From a city of under a million people, a sub-€500 fare to the US East Coast is the kind of thing the big aggregators rarely surface.
Bag fares: Morocco included, long-haul mixed
Riga’s board is generous on the cheap end. The Morocco routes (Fes, Rabat, Marrakech), Tunis, Sal and Bombay include a checked bag — even at low prices. Istanbul, Armenia, New York, Boston and Delhi are shown as base fares, so confirm whether a bag is bundled on your specific ticket. The transatlantic fares in particular are often cabin-led at the lowest price, so add the allowance at booking if you’ll need it.
Cheapest destinations from Riga right now
Good-price round-trip targets from aifly’s own tracked fares — “good price” means book at or below this; nothing here is invented or scraped from third parties. The live deal page for each route shows the current fare.
| Destination | Good price | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Fes | €126 incl. bag | €126 with a bag to Morocco's spiritual capital and its labyrinthine medina. |
| Rabat | €128 incl. bag | €128 with a bag to Morocco's relaxed, walkable capital. |
| Marrakech | €158 incl. bag | €158 with a bag to the souks, riads and the gateway to the Atlas. |
| Istanbul | €179 | €179 — Turkey's great city and a connecting hub everywhere. |
| Armenia | €273 | €273 to Yerevan — ancient, mountainous and affordable Caucasus. |
| Tunis | €303 incl. bag | €303 with a bag to Tunisia — Carthage, medinas and Mediterranean coast. |
| Sal | €346 incl. bag | €346 with a bag to Cabo Verde's most popular beach island. |
| New York | €460 | €460 — a rare, well-priced transatlantic fare from a Baltic capital. |
| Boston | €512 | €512 to New England, the second US East Coast gateway. |
| Delhi | €525 | €525 into India's capital and the gateway to the north. |
| Bombay | €530 incl. bag | €530 with a bag opens India's western coast and Mumbai. |
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest flight from Riga?
Fes (€126 with a bag) and Rabat (€128 with a bag) in Morocco are the cheapest — unusually, both include luggage, with Marrakech (€158 with a bag) close behind.
How do I get from Riga Airport into the city?
Bus 22 runs to the Old Town in about 25 minutes for just €1.50 from the machine (€1.81 from the driver, card only), valid 90 minutes. It continues to the Central Station, Bus Station and Market.
Can you fly to the US from Riga?
Yes — New York (€460) and Boston (€512) are direct-ish transatlantic fares, genuinely rare and excellent value from a Baltic capital of under a million people.
Do these Riga fares include a checked bag?
The Morocco routes, Tunis, Sal and Bombay include a bag; Istanbul, Armenia, New York, Boston and Delhi are shown as base fares, often cabin-led on the transatlantic routes. Add a bag at booking if needed.
Is Riga a good base for cheap flights?
Yes — airBaltic and the low-cost carriers give cheap Morocco and Caucasus routes, mid-Atlantic Cabo Verde, plus rare transatlantic fares to New York and Boston, all from one compact hub.
How current are these Riga prices?
They're the lowest verified round-trip fares we've tracked recently and shift with season and demand. Treat each as a target and book when you find a fare at or below it.
Seasons, carriers and airport details verified June 2026 and can change — confirm current conditions before you book.