Flying from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Rovaniemi.
Your RVN to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like December, 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 whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rovaniemi Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between RVN and RIX:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, RM461 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rovaniemi Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM913. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from RVN to RIX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Rovaniemi Airport to Riga International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rovaniemi Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
Rovaniemi Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Rovaniemi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to RVN? If you've booked an early flight from Rovaniemi Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Rovaniemi 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.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Rovaniemi Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Rovaniemi Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RVN to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its top attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of Latvia, consider Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are highlights.