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Flight deals from Riga International Airport to Leipzig Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riga International Airport to Leipzig Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £189. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Leipzig.£159 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Riga International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Leipzig.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Leipzig on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £159, select.
Leipzig.£174 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Riga International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Leipzig.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Leipzig on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £174, select.
Leipzig.£177 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Riga International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Leipzig.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Leipzig on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.
Leipzig.£189 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Riga International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Leipzig.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Leipzig on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £189, select.
Leipzig.£388 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Riga International on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Leipzig.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Leipzig on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £388, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riga International to Leipzig flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Riga International to Leipzig: Alternative routes

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Cheapest flight found£159
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Riga International to Leipzig: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Riga International to Leipzig is £159. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Riga International to Leipzig. But we found flights with one or more stops from £159.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Riga International to Leipzig.
The cheapest month to fly from Riga International to Leipzig is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riga International Airport to Leipzig Airport on Saturday, 25 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Riga International Airport and Leipzig Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Leipzig but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Leipzig is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Leipzig.

Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Leipzig is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Riga.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RIX to LEJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RIX and LEJ include:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Vienna International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

  • At the moment, £80 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £159. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from RIX to LEJ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RIX to LEJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • Of all flights leaving Riga International Airport, 71.03% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Riga International Airport is around 7 miles from central Riga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to RIX? If you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to LEJ if you're catching a late Riga International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Pick up a Leipzig/Halle Airport rental car and explore Leipzig and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Leipzig/Halle Airport around one week ahead of your departure.

Getting from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to central Leipzig

  • From Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Leipzig in February.

  • Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport for August if you want to go to Leipzig during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to LEJ in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

Explore more of Germany

  • Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Leipzig. Around 95 miles away to the north-east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Around 180 miles north-west of Leipzig, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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