Flying from Toronto to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Riga International Airport is located in Riga. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Toronto.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Toronto to RIX.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
64% of flights that take off from Toronto Pearson International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from the centre of Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to RIX flight:
62% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Toronto to Riga International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of YHM is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Riga International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near RIX and be in snooze mode sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Toronto to Riga International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
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 get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, R 4,824 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,630. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to RIX, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Toronto to Riga International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is when most people book flights from Toronto to Riga International Airport (RIX). Visit Riga in January for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Toronto to RIX plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Riga to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Riga International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are popular attractions which should feature on any good Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Around 153 kilometres west of Riga, Ventspils is another favourite stop in Latvia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kurzeme coastline, Ventspils Water Park and Ventspils Beach.
