Travelling from Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Tenerife. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX) leaving from here.
Riga is two hours ahead of Tenerife. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Tenerife to RIX.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
TFN is around 11 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
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71% of flights leaving from Tenerife North Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Planning to catch a flight from Tenerife South Airport (TFS)? Direct Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX) plane tickets are available from here.
From TFS, direct flights from Tenerife to RIX are offered by Air Baltic.
AirBaltic ranks number one in bookings on the TFS to RIX route.
The most punctual carrier is airBaltic. Its Tenerife South Airport to Riga International Airport flights land as scheduled 75.61% of the time.
TFS is about 56 kilometres from central Tenerife. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Tenerife South Airport the day before your Tenerife to RIX flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Tenerife South Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Have a late flight from Tenerife to Riga International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near RIX and hit the pillow fast:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Tenerife to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX)
R 1,461 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Riga International Airport. Return flights start from R 3,246. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Tenerife to RIX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX). August is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
When booking your Tenerife to RIX plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Tenerife to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Riga right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Tenerife to Riga International Airport:
Your visit to Riga should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights you won't want to miss include Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Latvia just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres southeast of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Latvia, head for Ventspils, about 153 kilometres west of Riga. Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park are key highlights.