Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rome: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Rome and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Riga International Airport is located in Riga. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Rome is one hour behind Riga.
The most popular route is from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). You can select from seven weekly services between these two airports. Air Baltic offers a 07:45 departure between RIX and FCO.
To avoid rushing for your RIX to Rome flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Start your journey at RIX and fly nonstop to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). That will be your arrival point when searching for Riga International Airport to Rome tickets.
Book your ticket with Air Baltic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Rome.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from RIX to Rome with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
The journey from central Riga to RIX takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Rome? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to RIX:
71.03% of flights leaving from Riga International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rome
C$46 is currently the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Rome flight. Return flight tickets start from C$131. These fares can change based on demand.
Lock in cheap flights from RIX to Rome by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Riga International Airport to Rome tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from RIX to Rome.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Riga International Airport to Rome by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the centre of Rome takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to FCO if you're coming in on a late flight from Riga International Airport to Rome. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Rome and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from RIX to Rome.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
After your flight from Riga International Airport to Rome has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your RIX to Rome flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car or Surprice and make a speedy getaway.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from CIA one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Riga International Airport to Rome. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel rates are generally higher and top attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Rome in low season if you want a quieter vibe.
When booking your Riga International Airport to Rome flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from RIX to Rome around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Riga International Airport to Rome, browse our selection of hotels including:
Trevi Fountain and Colosseum are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Rome to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Roman Forum.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.