Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Riga International Airport to Geneve Airport takes on average 2 hours 50 minutes. The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, so it's 1 hour behind Riga.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Geneva (and seeing more of Switzerland!) is easy with Air Baltic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Geneve Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Riga International Airport to Geneve Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the RIX - GVA route are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Vienna International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Switzerland, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from RIX to GVA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
C$84 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Riga International Airport to Geneve Airport. A return flight starts from C$236. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap flight tickets from RIX to GVA by booking at least 1 month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Riga International Airport to Geneve Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from looking for cheap flight tickets from RIX to GVA every day.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Riga International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 49 minutes.
After a handy hotel near RIX? If you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Geneve Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you have a late flight from Riga International Airport to Geneve Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near GVA:
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, Geneva is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Geneve Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Geneva. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in November.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you'd like to visit Geneva during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIX to GVA in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC and 7ºC then.
More about Geneva
As soon as you've locked in your flights from RIX to GVA, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Geneva. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
United Nations Office at Geneva and Broken Chair are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Geneva travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at St. Pierre Cathedral.
Complete your Geneva trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Geneve Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Geneva getaway.
