Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Riga is one hour ahead of Nice and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are three Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, take the 10:05 Air Baltic flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:30 with Air Baltic.
Leave plenty of time to catch your NCE to RIX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into Riga (and then seeing more of Latvia!) is easy with Air Baltic. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Baltic on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for NCE to RIX flights is Air Baltic.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between NCE and RIX:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Goteborg Landvetter Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
R 1,675 is the best price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,913. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from NCE to RIX by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NCE to RIX.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights that depart Cote D'Azur Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Nice to Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near NCE:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel near RIX if you're on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and find adventure across Riga and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NCE to RIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
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, top sights here include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Start your sightseeing at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
