Travelling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour ahead of Milan.
Choose from six weekly Milan Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest flight available. Air Baltic operates the latest service of the day at 18:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MXP to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Riga (and then discovering more of Latvia!) is easy with airBaltic. This popular airline offers direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with airBaltic on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for MXP to RIX flights is airBaltic.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MXP and RIX:
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, RM209 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM462. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MXP to RIX, reserve your journey one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MXP to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milan Malpensa Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MXP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're arriving on a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Milan Malpensa 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).
Look for cheap tickets from MXP to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Jelgava is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without experiencing Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.