Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Riga.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your RIX to JTR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Santorini International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between RIX and JTR include:
Copenhagen Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Currently, R 1,394 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,222. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from RIX to JTR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Riga International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RIX to JTR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Riga International Airport, data shows 71.03% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near RIX:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're coming in on a late Riga International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near JTR:
Grab a Santorini International Airport rental car and explore Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Santorini International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
From Santorini International Airport, Santorini (Thira) is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Santorini International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Santorini (Thira) in February.
Lock in your flight from Riga International Airport to Santorini International Airport for August if you want to explore Santorini (Thira) during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIX to JTR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Santorini (Thira). Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you want to check out another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.