Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Alicante Airport.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Riga.
To ensure you get on your RIX to ALC flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
AirBaltic is your gateway to exploring Alicante (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Riga International Airport to Alicante Airport offered by this popular carrier.
AirBaltic is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier offering RIX to ALC flights. A reliable 89.47% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Alicante Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIX and ALC:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Barcelona Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
R 829 is the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,037. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIX to ALC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Alicante Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to ALC.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Alicante Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of all flights departing from Riga International Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Riga International Airport from central Riga, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RIX:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
If you have a late Riga International Airport to Alicante Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ALC:
Pick up a Alicante Airport rental car and discover Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Alicante Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Alicante. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Alicante Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Alicante in February.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you'd like to go to Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIX to ALC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.