Cheap Flights from Riga to Shanghai Starting at $359

The route Riga — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 8 in total, including Buzz, airBaltic, Norwegian Air International, Aegean Airlines, Finnair, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, and Uzbekistan Airways. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $359) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s primary international hub, typically handling long-haul and intercontinental carriers alongside major Chinese airlines; it’s usually perceived as mid-to-high range for fares. Located about 30–40 km east of downtown, travel by Maglev-plus-metro or direct metro takes roughly 45–60 minutes, with taxi rides often 40–70 minutes depending on traffic; expect fares to vary widely. Pudong’s strengths are modern facilities and extensive international connections, while cons can include longer transit times to the core and occasional congestion. Hongqiao International (SHA) functions mainly as Shanghai’s domestic and regional airport, generally favored by budget and full-service Chinese carriers for short-haul flights. Sitting much closer—around 13 km west of the city center—it’s typically reachable by metro or airport shuttle in about 20–30 minutes and by taxi in 20–40 minutes, with relatively modest fares. Hongqiao offers convenience for domestic connections and quicker city access, though it can be busier during peak domestic travel periods and has fewer long-haul options compared with Pudong.