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Flights from Cardiff to Riga

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Riga. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dublin, about 5h 15m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 51m
CWLRIXDUB

Cardiff to Riga at a glance

Fastest journey4h 51mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Riga

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CWL Amsterdam (AMS) RIX
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Tue10:00 CWL12:06 AMS2h 09m connection14:15 AMS17:15 RIXKLM + AirBaltic
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 15m
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2
CWL Dublin (DUB) RIX
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair, AirBaltic
Tue23:15 CWL00:02 DUB9h 43m connection09:45 DUB14:30 RIXRyanair + AirBaltic
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 15m
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3
CWL London (STN) RIX
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~4h 51m
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4
CWL Salzburg (SZG) RIX
Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Self-transfer likely ~6h 37m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,861 km1,156 miles
Journey time
4h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hRiga vs Cardiff
Currency in Riga
EUR
Airports
CWL → RIX

Flights from Cardiff to Riga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Riga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dublin and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Riga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,861 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Riga?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB), London (STN) and Salzburg (SZG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Riga?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Riga?
Riga is 2 hours ahead of Cardiff.

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