Travelling from Warsaw to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is Warsaw's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Warsaw to Riga International Airport (RIX) leaving from here.
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Warsaw to Riga International Airport flight.
Riga is one hour ahead of Warsaw. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
With 19 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is the most popular route. LOT - Polish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 10:40am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from WAW to RIX is with LOT - Polish Airlines at 11:10pm.
Your flight from Warsaw to RIX 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 when you're travelling internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
You can jump on a direct flight from Warsaw to Riga International Airport (RIX) out of Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW).
LOT - Polish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Warsaw to Riga International Airport leaving from WAW.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between WAW and RIX is LOT.
With a dependable 87.42% of services arriving as planned, LOT is the most punctual carrier on this route.
WAW is around 10 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Warsaw to Riga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Warsaw Chopin Airport:
80% of flights departing from Warsaw Chopin Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of WAW.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
WMI is around 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Warsaw to RIX flight? Unwind in a hotel near Warsaw Modlin Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
Whether just for a couple of hours or several days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel more relaxed and effortless. When jetting out of Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO), you can book a plane ticket from Warsaw to Riga International Airport (RIX) stopping at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
The trip to RDO from the centre of Warsaw is around 2 hours by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Warsaw to Riga International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Warsaw Radom Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
RDO has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 100%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and land as expected.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Warsaw to Riga International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Warsaw to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, R 719 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,665. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Warsaw to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Warsaw to Riga International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Warsaw to Riga International Airport (RIX). August is the busiest month to visit Riga. If crowds aren't your thing, go in January.
When booking your Warsaw 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 want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Warsaw to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Riga International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera are top sights which should feature on every Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres southeast to Daugavpils to check off its must-visit sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Riga, Ventspils is another essential stop in Latvia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park.
