Flying from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Stockholm.
Every week, there are 25 Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, select the 05:55 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:50 with Air Baltic.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ARN to RIX flight.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Riga (and then other corners of Latvia) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with airBaltic on this route.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier operating ARN to RIX flights. An exceptional 89.43% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ARN and RIX:
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
R 267 is currently the best price for a one-way Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 536. These fares can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from ARN to RIX, book your journey 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
85% of flights leaving Stockholm Arlanda Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of ARN.
To get to Stockholm Arlanda Airport from central Stockholm, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ARN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and see more of Riga and beyond.
Booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ARN to RIX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you're looking to explore another side of Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are key reasons to visit.
