Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Athens.
Flights from ATH to RIX start from 11:10 — the first with Air Baltic. The last service of the day is at 23:05 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Your ATH to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
AirBaltic is your gateway to discovering Riga (and maybe even some other great corners of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is airBaltic.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to RIX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATH and RIX:
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Sofia Airport
Corfu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
74 € is the best price for a one-way Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start from 142 €. These prices can change based on availability.
Book four months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to RIX.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Athens International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Athens International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Latvia just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you're eager to discover another side of Latvia, consider 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 among its highlights.
