Flying from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
A direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport takes on average 3 hours 37 minutes. The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, so it's 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
Take your pick of 3 weekly flights from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport. The 07:05 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest flight available between KEF and RIX. Air Baltic operates the latest service of the day at 13:35 if you're not into early starts.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Riga (and discovering more of Latvia!) is simple with Air Baltic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between KEF and RIX:
Bergen Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Goteborg Landvetter Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Latvia. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements change often. Before locking in your cheap ticket from KEF to RIX, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
C$141 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport. Return flights start at C$264. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flight tickets from KEF to RIX, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 49 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near KEF. Whether you're on an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Riga. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
It'll take around 49 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from KEF to RIX around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Riga
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Riga right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from KEF to RIX:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Riga Central Market, Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga and Latvian National Opera are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Riga itinerary.
Complete your Riga trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. After booking your cheap ticket to Riga International Airport, explore our car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Riga stay.