Riga to Kostroma flights
Kostroma lies 1,010 km (628 mi) east of Riga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Riga | Kostroma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Latvia | Russia |
| Population | 742,572 | 277,280 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Riga) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | RIX, 9 km out | IAR, 51 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kostroma
Crossing from Latvia into Russia: money changes from the Euro to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Airports at each end
Leaving Riga
Riga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Riga International Airport (RIX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kostroma
Kostroma is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport (IAR), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,870 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW, 6 km), Ivanovo South Airport (IWA, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport | IAR | 51 km (32 mi) | 9,870 ft | 287 ft |
| Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (regional) | KMW | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,577 ft | 446 ft |
| Ivanovo South Airport (regional) | IWA | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,202 ft | 410 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kostroma from Riga?
1,010 km (628 mi) in a straight line, east of Riga.
How long does it take to get from Riga to Kostroma by air?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riga and Kostroma?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riga to Kostroma flights?
Typically Riga International Airport (RIX) to Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport (IAR); Kostroma also has KMW, IWA.
What currency do I need in Kostroma?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.