Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Turku Airport (TKU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Turku Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Riga and Turku are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from RIX to TKU start at 23:25 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The last service of the day is at 23:30 with Air Baltic. Overall, you can choose from 19 weekly Riga International Airport to Turku Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your RIX to TKU flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Turku Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Turku — and maybe even more of Finland if time allows.
Air Baltic is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 72.73% of services arriving as planned, Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier operating RIX to TKU flights.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Turku Airport. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is a top stopover on the RIX to TKU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Turku Airport (TKU)
Currently, C$61 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Turku Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$133. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from RIX to TKU by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Turku Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to TKU.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Turku Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights that take off from Riga International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near RIX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Turku Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Turku Airport (TKU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Riga International Airport to Turku Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TKU instead:
Explore without limits with a Turku Airport rental car. Book your wheels from FIRENT, Budget or Thrifty and discover more of Turku and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Turku Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Turku Airport (TKU) to central Turku
Turku Airport to central Turku has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Turku Airport (TKU)
June is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Turku Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Turku in December.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Turku Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Turku, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RIX to TKU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Turku has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Finland you should also see. About 153 kilometres east of Turku, a visit to Helsinki will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
Espoo is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 137 kilometres east of Turku. No journey is complete without visiting Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.