Flying from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Milan.
Each week, there are four Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 06:00 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:40 with Ryanair.
Your BGY to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Riga (and then seeing more of Latvia!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating BGY to RIX flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 74.29% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BGY and RIX include:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Vienna International Airport
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is 37 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 77 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from BGY to RIX by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Landing cheap flights from BGY to RIX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Select 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 Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Of all flights departing from Orio al Serio International Airport, 67.49% arrive on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BGY? If you're boarding an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
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 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGY to RIX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another favourite destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without seeing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.