Travelling from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX) jetting off from here.
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Bucharest to Riga International Airport flight.
Bucharest and Riga (where Riga International Airport is located) share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX). You can choose from 3 direct services each week. Air Baltic operates a 10:25am departure between OTP and RIX.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bucharest to RIX, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During high season, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX) depart from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport with Air Baltic. This popular airline offers services from OTP.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Air Baltic between OTP and RIX.
With an impressive 81.82% of services arriving as planned, Air Baltic is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
OTP is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, data shows 71.27% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Explore without limits with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and find adventure across Riga and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Central Riga is around 11 kilometres from Riga International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Riga International Airport is R 862. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,967. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bucharest to RIX.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring cheap Bucharest to Riga International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Bucharest to RIX.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest to Riga International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX)
February is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Riga International Airport (RIX), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Bucharest to RIX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Riga International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Riga
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Riga right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bucharest to Riga International Airport:
Your trip to Riga isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that should be on your list include Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Around 153 kilometres west of Riga, Ventspils is another favourite stop in Latvia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park.
