Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
The timezone in Stockholm is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Riga.
Flights from RIX to ARN start at 00:45 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 23:40 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 24 weekly Riga International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RIX to ARN flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Riga International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, so getting to Stockholm (and then visiting more of Sweden!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with airBaltic on this route.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier offering RIX to ARN flights. A reliable 91.87% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIX and ARN:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Tallinn Airport
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to Riga International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near RIX:
Arriving at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Book a hotel near ARN if you're catching a late Riga International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car and discover Stockholm and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Visit Stockholm during the high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Riga International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in the off-season for a slower pace and better deals.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for July if you want to visit Stockholm during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIX to ARN in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many cities in Sweden waiting to be discovered after you've seen Stockholm. Around 64 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Uppsala Cathedral, Botanical Garden and The Church of Old Uppsala.
Sollentuna is another well-known destination in Sweden and is around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. No trip is complete without dropping by MC Collection Motorcycle Museum, Rösjöskogens naturreservat and Edsvik Konsthall.