Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Riga.
You can choose from seven weekly Riga International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
Your RIX to FCO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Rome (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a cinch with airBaltic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with airBaltic on this route.
With a reliable 87.5% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering RIX to FCO flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIX and FCO:
Milan Malpensa Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight is R 410. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,139. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RIX to FCO.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of all flights leaving Riga International Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RIX:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Book a hotel near FCO if you're on a late Riga International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Rome in March.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to explore Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RIX to FCO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Naples is another essential stop in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without seeing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.