Flying from Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Gothenburg.
Each week, there are seven Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 07:25 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:45 with Ryanair.
To ensure you catch your GOT to RIX flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Baltic.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering GOT to RIX flights, with 70.0% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GOT and RIX:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Billund Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, RM68 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM145. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GOT to RIX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GOT to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Goteborg Landvetter Airport, data shows 76.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Gothenburg to Goteborg Landvetter Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near GOT:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're coming in on a late Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riga and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Goteborg Landvetter Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GOT to RIX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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 south-east, check out popular attractions including Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another well-known destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.