How to find cheap flights to Riga International Airport (RIX)
C$726 is currently the cheapest price we've found for a round-trip flight to Riga International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to RIX, the lowest fare is C$309.
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We recommend booking around seven months before your departure date. This is when you're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Riga, where Riga International Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Riga. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Riga, consider taking an indirect route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Riga International Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Riga
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Riga is typically June.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to RIX, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, look for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available that month.
If you'd like to experience Riga at its liveliest, book your flights to RIX for July. Taking a trip during peak periods generally means there's more to see and do than at other times.
Travel in February if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Riga are generally cheaper.
Check the weather before travelling. July brings the warmest days in Riga, with averages of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -12ºC to 4ºC.
Travelling to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Offering direct flights to Riga International Airport, these airlines make getting to Riga a cinch:
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to RIX. Choose any of these stays near Riga International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Getting to central Riga from Riga International Airport (RIX)
Central Riga is about 11 kilometres from RIX.
After touching down from your flight to RIX, reaching the centre by car will take around 20 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When in Riga, stay somewhere that adds to your experience. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Riga highlights
Riga Central Market
Put this at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Riga International Airport. You'll find it around 3 kilometres south of the city centre in Salas.
Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga
Visit Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga and you'll be checking off one of the best attractions in Riga. It's roughly 0.97 kilometres south of the centre in Pētersala-Andrejsala.
Latvian National Opera
Latvian National Opera is sure to be a highlight on your visit. From the heart of Riga, it's located in Salas around 2 kilometres to the south.
Complete your trip with a Riga car rental
Explore our car rentals in Riga after you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Riga International Airport. All the best deals are in one place, making it quick and easy to compare prices and drive off in your dream ride.