Flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga seven hours ahead of Toronto.
To ensure you catch your YYZ to RIX flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Toronto Pearson International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is R 3,562. A round-trip ticket right now is R 7,961. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YYZ to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Riga International Airport.
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Handy information about Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Toronto Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near YYZ? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Toronto Pearson International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Riga International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to go to Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YYZ to RIX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to discover more of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading attractions. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, your itinerary will be busy.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without dropping by Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.