2-Night Riga Baltic Break: From £106pp Total (Direct Flights + Central Apartment)

Discover the fairy-tale spires, grand Art Nouveau architecture, and vibrant food halls of Latvia’s capital with a fast weekend escape. By unbundling direct return Ryanair flights from Leeds Bradford, London Stansted, or Manchester with a stylish, central apartment right by Riga’s central boulevards, you can explore the jewel of the Baltics from just £106 per person.

Price & Route Breakdown

Item	Details	Cost (per person)
LBA Return Flights	Leeds Bradford (LBA) ⇄ Riga (RIX) via Ryanair	£65.00
STN Return Flights	London Stansted (STN) ⇄ Riga (RIX) via Ryanair	£69.00
MAN Return Flights	Manchester (MAN) ⇄ Riga (RIX) via Ryanair	£84.00
Central Apartment Stay	2 Nights at Cozy apartment on Raiņa bulvāris (£82 total / 2)	£41.00
Total DIY Cost	Flights + 2 Nights Central Stay	£106.00 – £110.00 – £125.00

Note: Accommodation price reflects Booking.com Genius rate (19% off, down from £101) with flexible reschedule options. Ensure you are signed into your free account to lock in this pricing.

How to Book This DIY Trip

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The Stay: Cozy Apartment

• Location: Raiņa bulvāris 31, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
• Guest Score: Rated Fabulous 8.8/10 (200+ reviews) with a perfect 10/10 Free WiFi score and top marks for location and easy check-in.
• The Setting: Situated directly on Raiņa bulvāris, right opposite the central park ring and within immediate walking distance of the Old Town (Vecrīga), the Freedom Monument, and Riga Central Station.
• Apartment Features: A clean, well-equipped studio apartment featuring an inner courtyard view, patio, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar/kitchen facilities, and free high-speed Wi-Fi.

Airport Transfers & Getting Around

Riga International Airport (RIX) is situated just 10 km west of the Old Town:

• Public Bus (Line 22): Departs right outside the terminal and runs directly to the city center and Central Station every 10–15 minutes. Journey time is around 25–30 minutes, and a single ticket costs €1.81.
• Taxi / Bolt: Bolt operates reliably throughout Riga; a direct ride from the airport straight to Raiņa bulvāris typically takes 15–20 minutes and costs between €12 and €16.

Suggested 2-Night Itinerary

Day 1 (Saturday 14th Nov): Arrival, Old Town Cobbles & Black Balsam

• Arrive at Riga Airport, take the quick transfer to Raiņa bulvāris, and check in.
• Stroll into Vecrīga (Old Town) to admire the iconic House of the Black Heads, Dome Cathedral, and the medieval Swedish Gate.
• Warm up in an atmospheric candlelit cellar tavern with a traditional glass of herbal Riga Black Balsam.

Day 2 (Sunday 15th Nov): Art Nouveau, Spire Views & Zeppelin Hangars

• Morning: Walk down Alberta Iela and Elizabetes Iela to view Europe’s most famous concentration of ornate Art Nouveau architecture.
• Afternoon: Take the lift up the spire of St. Peter’s Church for sweeping 360-degree views across the Daugava River and red-brick roofs, then head into the massive Riga Central Market (housed in WWI Zeppelin hangars) for smoked fish, pastries, and artisan snacks.
• Evening: Dine on rustic Baltic comfort food—try local grey peas with speck and potato pancakes paired with local craft beers.

Day 3 (Monday 16th Nov): Canal Walk & Return Flight

• Check out, leave bags securely at the apartment, and take a morning walk through Bastejkalna Park along the city canal.
• Browse the Old Town amber stalls and cafes before heading back to Riga Airport for your return flight home to the UK.

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