Flying from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Bologna.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your BLQ to RIX flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bologna International Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and RIX:
Munich Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, R 839 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bologna International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,089. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from BLQ to RIX, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Bologna International Airport to Riga International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Bologna International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from BLQ reach their destination on time.
Central Bologna to Bologna International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BLQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Bologna International Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Bologna International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Travel at your own pace with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Riga and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Riga in February.
When booking your flight from Bologna International Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BLQ to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. No visit is complete without checking out Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.