Travelling from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Glasgow.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PIK to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PIK and RIX:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Malaga Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Riga International Airport flight is C$217. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$540. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PIK to RIX if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Riga International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PIK to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
When it comes to Glasgow Prestwick Airport's on-time performance, 76.7% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near PIK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Follow your own route with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and discover more of Riga and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Riga International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Riga in February.
When reserving your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PIK to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.