Flying from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik Airport (KEF), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport (RIX).
The average time for a direct Reykjavik to Riga International Airport flight is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Riga is two hours ahead of Reykjavik. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
The most popular route is from Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Riga International Airport (RIX). Choose from 3 direct services each week. Air Baltic operates a 12:30am departure between KEF and RIX.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Reykjavik to RIX.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport (RIX) operate out of this terminal.
Air Baltic is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport taking off from KEF.
AirBaltic ranks first in bookings for flights from KEF to RIX.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is airBaltic. Its services land without delay 66.67% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Reykjavik to RIX that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Keflavik Airport (KEF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between KEF and RIX include:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Keflavik Airport:
Of all flights leaving Keflavik Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Reykjavik to RKV in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Reykjavik to RIX flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Reykjavik Airport:
Flights from Reykjavik Airport are known for their punctuality, with 81% of them touching down as planned.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late flight from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near RIX:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Reykjavik to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport is R 1,021. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,557. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Reykjavik to RIX.
July is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Reykjavik to Riga International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Reykjavik to RIX.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport (RIX). August is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in January.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Reykjavik to RIX plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Riga International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your Riga trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres southeast of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Around 153 kilometres west of Riga, Ventspils is another essential stop in Latvia. No visit is complete without checking out Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park.