Travelling from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Corfu and Riga are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CFU to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Baltic is your gateway to discovering Riga (and maybe even some other great corners of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Baltic on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CFU and RIX include:
Vilnius International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Riga International Airport flight is C$132. A round-trip fare is currently C$323. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CFU to RIX.
The cheapest month for flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CFU to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from CFU arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.97% of the time.
To reach Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport from central Corfu, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near CFU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel close to RIX if you have a late Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CFU 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 parts of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its popular sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Latvia, consider Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are among its highlights.
