If you are looking to escape for a long European weekend without paying traditional package holiday prices, this unbundled Riga itinerary delivers a complete 4-day city break for just over £100 per person.
By booking your flights and accommodation directly, you get direct return flights from London Stansted alongside a private, 9.1-rated studio right on the edge of Riga’s UNESCO Old Town for £111.50 each.
The Deal Breakdown (Based on 2 Travelling)
- Direct Return Flights: London Stansted (STN) ➔ Riga (RIX) via Ryanair = £58 per person
- Accommodation (3 Nights): P6 Old Town Apartments = £107 total (£53.50 per person)
- Total Baseline Cost: £111.50 per person
The Flight Details
- Route: London Stansted (STN) to Riga International (RIX)
- Airline: Ryanair
- Dates: Thursday 14 January – Sunday 17 January 2027
- Outbound: 15:40 – 20:15 (2h 35m direct)
- Inbound: 22:00 – 22:50 (2h 50m direct)
- Luggage: Under-seat personal bag included (40 × 20 × 25 cm)
- Price: From £58 return
Trip Tip: The late Sunday return (touching down at Stansted at 22:50) means you get four full days on the ground in Latvia while only booking three nights of accommodation.
The Stay: P6 Old Town Apartments (Rated 9.1 Superb)
Instead of staying miles out of town or paying extra hotel surcharges, this deal books a private 3rd-floor studio directly at Pasta iela 6A:
- Total Cost: £107 for the full 3 nights (£35.66 per night for the entire apartment).
- Features: 280 sq ft private studio, double bed, full private bathroom, and fully equipped kitchenette with a coffee machine.
- Location: Directly beside Riga Central Market and a short 5-minute stroll into the heart of Old Town (Location score: 9.7/10).
- Flexibility: Free cancellation included up to 11 January 2027.
Why Riga Works in Winter
Riga’s cobblestone streets and Art Nouveau boulevards are built for atmospheric winter walks:
- Affordable Dining: Candlelit cellar taverns across Old Town serve traditional Baltic pork roast, hearty stews, and local beers for £8–£12 a head.
- Specialty Coffee: Artisan flat whites and fresh warm cinnamon/cardamom buns cost around £2–£2.50.
- Airport Transit: The local No. 22 bus leaves right outside the terminal and drops you beside the Central Market/Old Town in 25 minutes for under £2.
How to Book Direct
- Flights: Book direct on Ryanair or Skyscanner for London Stansted (STN) to Riga (RIX), 14–17 January 2027.
- Apartment: Search Booking.com for “P6 Old Town Apartments” for 14–17 January 2027 and lock in the 3rd-floor Studio with free cancellation.
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