Which airline has the best punctuality record on Helsinki to Riga flights?

Over the past year, Finnair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Helsinki to Riga flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Helsinki to Riga delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Helsinki and Riga have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 77 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this Helsinki to Riga flight route?

The Helsinki-Vantaa to Riga Intl flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Riga?

There are many flights that can get you from Helsinki to Riga in 1h. Fly via airBaltic to get the fastest option. The distance between Helsinki and Riga is about 237 mi. All flights are typically direct.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Helsinki to Riga round-trip?

Flying on airBaltic is currently your cheapest option to Riga, with prices starting at £68. airBaltic is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from Helsinki to Riga

The most flights from HEL to RIX are scheduled on a Wednesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riga ranges from 20.0 - 70.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Riga when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Helsinki to Riga?

Consider Bulgaria Air (100%), Finnair (84%) or Air France (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Helsinki to Riga.

Can I find deals for flights from Helsinki to Riga that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Helsinki to Riga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Helsinki to Riga?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Helsinki to Riga, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Riga?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Riga (average of £85). Flying from Helsinki to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of £116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HEL to RIX?

When flying from Helsinki to Riga, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Helsinki to Riga?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Helsinki to Riga flights typically cost between £87 and £147 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £77 on airBaltic (5 Nov–12 Nov).

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Unable to accommodate itinerary modifications to accommodate family funeral - otherwise Baltic Airlines was exceptional (had to book a new flight through Paris and it was an all around pleasant experience).

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How popular is this Helsinki to Riga flight route?
The Helsinki-Vantaa to Riga Intl flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Helsinki to Riga?
There are many flights that can get you from Helsinki to Riga in 1h. Fly via airBaltic to get the fastest option. The distance between Helsinki and Riga is about 237 mi. All flights are typically direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Helsinki to Riga round-trip?
Flying on airBaltic is currently your cheapest option to Riga, with prices starting at £68. airBaltic is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Helsinki to Riga?
Consider Bulgaria Air (100%), Finnair (84%) or Air France (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Helsinki to Riga.
Can I find deals for flights from Helsinki to Riga that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Helsinki to Riga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Helsinki to Riga?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helsinki to Riga.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Helsinki to Riga?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helsinki to Riga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Riga?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Riga (average of £85). Flying from Helsinki to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of £116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Helsinki to Riga?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Helsinki to Riga, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Riga?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HEL to RIX?

When flying from Helsinki to Riga, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Helsinki to Riga?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Helsinki to Riga flights typically cost between £87 and £147 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £77 on airBaltic (5 Nov–12 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Helsinki to Riga

The most flights from HEL to RIX are scheduled on a Wednesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How often are flights from Helsinki to Riga delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Helsinki and Riga have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 77 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Helsinki to Riga flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Helsinki to Riga flights?

Over the past year, Finnair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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Helsinki to Riga flights typically cost between £87 and £147 in November.
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