Riga — Capital and largest city of Latvia. Compare round-trip weekend flights from Riga across Europe — leave Friday evening, return Sunday.
Weekend deals from Riga often start around €45 across 8 destinations.
Riga ( REE-gə), officially Riga State City (Latvian: Rīgas valstspilsēta), is the capital, primate, and largest city of Latvia and the second largest in the Baltics. Home to 588,911 inhabitants (as of 2026), the city accounts for a third of Latvia's total population. The population of Riga metropolitan area, which stretches beyond the city limits, is estimated at 847,162 (as of 2025). The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. Riga's territory covers 307.17 km2 (118.60 sq mi) and lies 1–10 m (3–33 ft) above sea level on a flat and sandy plain. Riga was founded in 1201, and is a former Hanseatic League member.
Riga is the financial, creative, and cultural centre of Latvia. It is the capital and the largest city in Latvia, it is also the second largest city in the Baltic States after the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of Daugava, Riga has a population of approximately 640,000 inhabitants, or 1/3 of the population of Latvia. The city was part of many empires throughout history, each of which has left its mark on the city. It is famous for Art Nouveau and wooden architecture. Riga's historical centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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From Riga, typical weekend destinations are about 1h–4h 35min away. Leave Friday evening and you can still have a full Saturday and Sunday in another European city.
Riga — Capital and largest city of Latvia.
Prices vary by destination and season, but many Fri–Sun routes from Riga start from budget-friendly fares — use the calendar and destination links on this page to compare current offers.
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