Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Zadar is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Riga.
To ensure you catch your RIX to ZAD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to Zadar Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RIX and ZAD:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Vienna International Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
R 832 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Zadar Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,020. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RIX to ZAD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Zadar Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RIX to ZAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Zadar 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.
Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Zadar Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to RIX:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Riga International Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZAD instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Zadar Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AVIA Rent, Surprice or Carwiz and see more of Zadar and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Zadar Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
From Zadar Airport, Zadar is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Zadar Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Zadar in February.
When booking your flight from Riga International Airport to Zadar Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Zadar, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIX to ZAD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Zadar has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Croatia waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres north of Zadar, a trip to Zagreb will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Croatia, consider Split, about 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar. Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour are among the biggest draws.
