Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
The timezone in Bern is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Riga.
To ensure you get on your RIX to BRN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Bern Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RIX and BRN include:
Rhodes Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bern Airport (BRN)
$221 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Bern Airport flight. Return flights start at $768. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from RIX to BRN, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Riga International Airport to Bern Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RIX to BRN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Bern Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights taking off from Riga International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RIX? If you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to Bern Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bern Airport (BRN)
Consider staying in a hotel near BRN if you're on a late Riga International Airport to Bern Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Bern Airport rental car and discover Bern and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Hertz and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bern Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Bern Airport is roughly 11 miles from the center of Bern. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bern Airport (BRN)
September is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Bern Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Bern in April.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Bern Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bern, with temperatures ranging from 46ºF to 73ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºF and 43ºF. Search for cheap tickets from RIX to BRN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Bern has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 60 miles north-east of Bern, a visit to Zurich will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Basel is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 45 miles north of Bern. No journey is complete without a visit to Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
