Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3. The city is 5 hours behind Riga, where Riga International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from RIX to Buenos Aires. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from RIX to Buenos Aires with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you have a passport from Latvia and are travelling to Argentina for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Riga International Airport to Buenos Aires.
RIX is about 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Riga International Airport to Buenos Aires? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RIX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Buenos Aires
C$730 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Riga International Airport to Buenos Aires. Return flights start from C$1,424. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from RIX to Buenos Aires, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Riga International Airport to Buenos Aires is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to show the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from looking for cheap tickets from RIX to Buenos Aires every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Buenos Aires, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 38 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Riga International Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near AEP:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
The centre of Buenos Aires is about 32 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Once your flight from Riga International Airport to Buenos Aires has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 36 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from RIX to Buenos Aires:
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Riga International Airport to Buenos Aires while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Buenos Aires, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before you book a flight from Riga International Airport to Buenos Aires, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Buenos Aires, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 31ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap flights from RIX to Buenos Aires around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Riga International Airport to Buenos Aires, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are top sights which should be on any good Buenos Aires itinerary.
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