Flying from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Santorini (Thira).
Leave enough time to make your JTR to RIX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santorini International Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between JTR and RIX include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
R 1,613 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,538. These fares can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from JTR to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Santorini International Airport to Riga International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from JTR to RIX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Santorini International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Santorini International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from JTR make it to their destination as scheduled 92.74% of the time.
Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near JTR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Santorini International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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 reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Santorini International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Santorini International Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from JTR to RIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to discover other parts of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its top sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.