Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Madrid is one hour behind Riga and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are four Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 12:55 Air Baltic flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 13:10 with Air Baltic.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RIX to MAD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Baltic.
With an impressive 82.35% of services landing on schedule, Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier operating RIX to MAD flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RIX and MAD:
Geneve Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
RM330 is the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start from RM761. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from RIX to MAD, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the flights that depart from Riga International Airport, 71.03% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Riga International Airport from central Riga, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near RIX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAD:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Madrid. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Riga International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RIX to MAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.