Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Geneva.
To ensure you get on your GVA to RIX flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air Baltic is your ticket to exploring Riga (and perhaps some other great parts of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Geneve Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this airline.
Air Baltic has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating GVA to RIX flights, Air Baltic has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Geneve Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GVA and RIX:
Frankfurt Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
70 € is the best price for a one-way Geneve Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at 155 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from GVA to RIX by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Geneve 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 airfares for each month.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Geneve Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Geneve Airport, data shows 65.81% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Geneve Airport from central Geneva, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near GVA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're landing on a late Geneve Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near RIX:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Riga International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Geneve 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).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GVA to RIX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Start your sightseeing at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.