Flying from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Riga is one hour ahead of Gdansk and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from four weekly Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 11:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 22:35.
Leave enough time to make your GDN to RIX flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With 66.67% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering GDN to RIX flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between GDN and RIX:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport flight is 15 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 34 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GDN to RIX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GDN to RIX.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, 76.8% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Gdansk to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GDN? If you've booked an early flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you're on a late Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GDN 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 leading attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.