Traveling from Split Airport (SPU) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Split Airport to Riga International Airport.
Riga is one hour ahead of Split and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SPU to RIX flight.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Riga (and then seeing more of Latvia!) is a cinch with Air Baltic. This popular airline has direct flights from Split Airport to Riga International Airport.
Air Baltic is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Split Airport to Riga International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SPU and RIX:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, $58 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Split Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $129. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SPU to RIX, reserve your trip eight months before your departure date.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Split Airport to Riga International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SPU to RIX by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Split Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
Of the flights that depart from Split Airport, 77.36% land on time at their destination.
To reach Split Airport from central Split, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SPU? If you've booked an early flight from Split Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel near RIX if you're taking a late Split Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and discover more of Riga and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 7 miles from the center of Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Split Airport to Riga International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 55ºF and 79ºF. Lock in your flights from Split 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. Look for cheap tickets from SPU to RIX sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia just waiting to be discovered. About 120 miles south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 25 miles south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
