Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is six hours ahead of Montreal and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your YUL to RIX flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is R 4,913. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,803. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YUL to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Riga International Airport.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, data shows 64.89% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to YUL:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're coming in on a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and see more of Riga and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YUL to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
