Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Calgary.
To ensure you catch your YYC to RIX flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
C$482 is currently the best price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$924. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YYC to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport to Riga International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from YYC to RIX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Calgary International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calgary International Airport, 65.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Calgary to Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to YYC? If you're catching an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're landing on a late Calgary International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Riga International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Riga in February.
When reserving your flight from Calgary International Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYC to RIX in January. Temperatures average 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 once you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another well-known destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without experiencing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
