Travelling from Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX). Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the two main airports in Tenerife.
Riga is two hours ahead of Tenerife. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Tenerife to RIX. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
TFN is about 13 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Tenerife North Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Tenerife to Riga International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% touch down on time at their destination.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
You can book a direct Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX) plane ticket with departures from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Work out whether departing from TFS makes the most sense for you.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Tenerife to RIX out of TFS. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
Air Baltic ranks number one in bookings on the TFS to RIX route.
With 67.39% of its services arriving as scheduled, Air Baltic is the top on-time carrier flying between Tenerife South Airport and Riga International Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Tenerife to TFS in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Tenerife to RIX flight? Check in to a hotel near Tenerife South Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
64.91% of all departures from Tenerife South Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tenerife to Riga International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Tenerife to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Riga International Airport is R 1,716. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,657. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Tenerife to RIX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Tenerife to Riga International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Riga. July is when most people book flights from Tenerife to Riga International Airport (RIX), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Tenerife to RIX plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search 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 rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Riga right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Riga International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are attractions you won't want to skip in Riga.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Latvia, consider Ventspils, about 153 kilometres west of Riga. Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park are highlights.
