Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Riga?

Flights from Sydney to Riga usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Riga?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Riga.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Riga?

On the Sydney to Riga route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 36%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $2,027 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $3,127 – a $1,100 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Sydney to Riga?

A direct flight from Sydney to Riga takes 0h 00m, covering 24,654 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Riga?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Sydney to Riga changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,801 to $4,138. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Riga?

Riga is 7 hours behind Sydney (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Riga Intl Airport (RIX)?

Riga Intl Airport (RIX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • CarWiz • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL • Thrifty • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Riga flight?

Return flights from Sydney to Riga range from $2,020 to $2,954, with an average of $2,234 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,020 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Riga?

Etihad Airways ($1,834) and Turkish Airlines ($1,872) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sydney to Riga according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

21:30 - 22:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

58h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

06:30 - 06:30RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 00m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,801Multiple Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

16:40 - 13:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

28h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Frankfurt am Main

07:10 - 06:35RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,834Etihad Airways

Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

22:05 - 10:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

44h 00m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

20:05 - 20:10RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 05m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,872Turkish Airlines

Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

21:35 - 10:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

46h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

18:55 - 19:25RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 30m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$2,100Turkish Airlines

Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

21:35 - 10:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

46h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

19:00 - 19:25RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 25m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$2,100Turkish Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 8 Dec

06:00 - 22:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

47h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 - 07:00RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 20m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

$2,278Emirates

Fri, 25 Sep - Thu, 10 Dec

06:00 - 22:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

47h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 - 18:35RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

$2,278Emirates

Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 13 Dec

06:00 - 22:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

47h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 - 07:00RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 20m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

$2,278Emirates

Fri, 25 Sep - Wed, 9 Dec

06:00 - 17:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

42h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

17:00 - 07:00RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Dubai Intl

$2,288Emirates

Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 7 Dec

06:00 - 17:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

42h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

07:35 - 22:30RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Dubai Intl

$2,288Emirates

Recent last minute flight deals from Sydney to Riga

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 13 Dec

06:00 - 22:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

47h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 - 07:00RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 20m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

$2,161Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 10 Dec

06:00 - 17:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

42h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 - 18:35RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

$2,161Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Tue, 8 Dec

06:00 - 17:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

42h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:40 - 07:00RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 20m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

$2,161Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 7 Dec

06:00 - 22:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

47h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

07:35 - 22:30RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Dubai Intl

$2,171Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 9 Dec

06:00 - 17:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

42h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

07:35 - 18:35RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Dubai Intl

$2,171Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Sat, 12 Dec

06:00 - 17:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

42h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

15:40 - 18:35RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

$2,202Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 11 Dec

06:00 - 22:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

47h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

07:35 - 22:30RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Dubai Intl

$2,212Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 17 Dec

06:00 - 22:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

47h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

11:25 - 18:35RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 10m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Dubai Intl

$2,318Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 15 Dec

20:45 - 22:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

32h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Stockholm Arlanda

11:40 - 18:35RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

$2,433Emirates

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 20 Dec

06:00 - 22:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RIX Riga Intl

47h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Stockholm Arlanda

11:40 - 07:00RIX Riga Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 20m2 stops Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

$2,433Emirates

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Riga flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Riga?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Riga and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 39% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	January
High season	July

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

When to book flights from Sydney to Riga

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Riga based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Riga?
Flights from Sydney to Riga usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Riga?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Riga.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Riga?
On the Sydney to Riga route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 36%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $2,027 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $3,127 – a $1,100 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Sydney to Riga?
A direct flight from Sydney to Riga takes 0h 00m, covering 24,654 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Riga?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Sydney to Riga changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,801 to $4,138. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Riga?
Riga is 7 hours behind Sydney (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Riga Intl Airport (RIX)?
Riga Intl Airport (RIX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• CarWiz
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Thrifty
• Alamo
How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Riga flight?
Return flights from Sydney to Riga range from $2,020 to $2,954, with an average of $2,234 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,020 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $2,027 – about $1,100 less than Friday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Riga trip for November. Fares historically average $1,534 return in that month – typically $1,593 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Riga Intl Airport.
- Sky-High Hotel
- Airport Hotel Mara
- Airport Hotel ABC

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