Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Bordeaux.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BOD to RIX flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between BOD and RIX:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Riga International Airport flight is R 1,209. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,812. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BOD to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Bordeaux Airport to Riga International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
77.44% of flights leaving from Bordeaux Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BOD:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bordeaux Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at 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 chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Bordeaux Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BOD to RIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
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 trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another standout destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without seeing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
