Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Alicante.
Leave enough time to catch your ALC to RIX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. 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.
AirBaltic has direct flights from Alicante Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is airBaltic.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier operating ALC to RIX flights. A reliable 83.33% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Alicante Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ALC and RIX include:
Copenhagen Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Warsaw Modlin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
48 € is the best price for a one-way Alicante Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 115 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALC to RIX.
The cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Riga International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Alicante Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
79% of flights that leave from Alicante Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Alicante Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ALC? If you're boarding an early flight from Alicante Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Alicante Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Explore without limits with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Alicante Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are highlights.