How to find cheap flights to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, $214 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Riga International Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to RIX for $324.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to RIX changes.
It's generally recommended to book about one month before your planned departure. This is when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Riga, where Riga International Airport is located.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Riga by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you browse fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Riga International Airport.
Best time to go to Riga
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Riga in June.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to RIX.
If you'd love to experience Riga at its liveliest, lock in your flights to RIX for July. Being on vacation during high seasons typically means more to do and see than at other times of the year.
February is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Riga then.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. July brings the warmest days in Riga, with averages of between 55ºF and 79ºF.
Ranging from 10ºF to 39ºF, January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
With six days of rain on average, April is the driest month in Riga.
Rain is more likely in January, which gets around 12 days of wet weather.
Traveling to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Riga quickly. Lock in a direct flight to Riga International Airport with one of these airlines:
Think about booking your RIX plane ticket with LOT. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 88% of flights to this hub arriving when expected.
When you touch down at RIX, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to RIX? These hotels close to Riga International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
You can secure a car rental in RIX with leading providers such as Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz. Hop in and get ready to discover Riga and beyond.
Flights out of Riga International Airport complete their journey as scheduled 71% of the time. This figure tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Riga from Riga International Airport (RIX)
RIX is located about 7 miles from central Riga.
After touching down from your flight to RIX, expect a drive to the center of around 20 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Riga:
Riga highlights
Put these popular attractions high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Riga:
Old City Riga (Vecriga): Around 0.4 miles south-west of the city center, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Beķergarden: You'll find this park roughly 2 miles south of the center in Salas. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Riga.
Riga Central Market: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 1 mile south of the heart of Riga.
How to get to Jelgava from Riga International Airport (RIX)
Heading for the nearby city of Jelgava? It's about 30 miles from RIX. Give yourself around 45 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to reach your destination.
Traveling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Jūrmala
If Jūrmala is your destination, it's around 8 miles from Riga International Airport.
Explore more of Latvia
Latvia keeps the adventures coming. Keep going to Daugavpils, located around 120 miles south-east of Riga. St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress are just the start of its must-sees.
Jelgava is another top destination in Latvia and is roughly 20 miles south-west of Riga. Hit some of the best spots right away at Jelgava Palace, Holy Birch Grove and Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte.
Let your travels lead you to Jūrmala. Roughly 8 miles north-west of Riga, Jurmala Beach, Dzintari Concert Hall and Jūrmala, Kempings are a big part of the experience.
