Travelling from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga seven hours ahead of Winnipeg.
To ensure you catch your YWG to RIX flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is RM3,266. A return plane ticket right now is RM4,653. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from YWG to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Riga International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YWG to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
YWG's address is 2000 Wellington Avenue.
Of the flights that depart from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, 61.28% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Winnipeg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to YWG:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're arriving on a late Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Riga International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YWG to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another essential stop 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.
