Flying from Philadelphia to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is Philadelphia's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Riga International Airport (RIX) leaving from here.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Philadelphia. Riga International Airport is located in Riga.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Philadelphia to RIX. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Philadelphia to RIX departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on schedule at their destination.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can reach TTN from central Philadelphia in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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The majority of flights that depart Trenton-Mercer Airport reach their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82.45%.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Have a late flight from Philadelphia to Riga International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near RIX and turn out the lights sooner:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Philadelphia to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Central Riga is around 11 kilometres from Riga International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, RM1,151 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,332. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Philadelphia to RIX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Philadelphia to Riga International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Riga International Airport (RIX)
February is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Riga International Airport (RIX), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Philadelphia to RIX plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Riga International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Riga International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to explore other corners of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ventspils is another favourite destination in Latvia and is around 153 kilometres west of Riga. No trip is complete without a visit to Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park.
