Traveling from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is one hour ahead of Rijeka and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RJK to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rijeka Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RJK and RIX:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, $243 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Rijeka Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $378. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RJK to RIX if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Rijeka Airport to Riga International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RJK to RIX.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rijeka Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Rijeka Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 88.24% of flights that depart RJK reach their destination without delay.
Rijeka Airport is about 16 miles from central Rijeka. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near RJK? If you're catching an early flight from Rijeka Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel near RIX if you have a late Rijeka Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riga and beyond.
Booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Rijeka Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 55ºF and 79ºF. Book your flights from Rijeka Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºF and 39ºF. Search for cheap tickets from RJK to RIX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Journey around 120 miles south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its leading sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 25 miles south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favorite stop in Latvia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
