Flying from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga two hours ahead of Reykjavik.
Take your pick of three weekly Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest flight you can take. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 13:35.
Your KEF to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Baltic.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier operating KEF to RIX flights, with 73.33% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between KEF and RIX:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Bergen Airport
Goteborg Landvetter Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, C$154 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$284. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KEF to RIX.
The cheapest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
66.96% of flights that depart Keflavik International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Keflavik International Airport from central Reykjavik, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near KEF:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and see more of Riga and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KEF to RIX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Latvia you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another must-experience destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without dropping by Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.