Travelling from Kaunas Airport (KUN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Kaunas and Riga share the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you catch your KUN to RIX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kaunas Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KUN and RIX include:
Copenhagen Airport
Goteborg Landvetter Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kaunas Airport (KUN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kaunas Airport to Riga International Airport flight is 65 €. A return plane ticket right now is 134 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from KUN to RIX, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Kaunas Airport to Riga International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KUN to RIX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kaunas Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Kaunas Airport (KUN)
71.34% of flights that take off from Kaunas Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Kaunas Airport from central Kaunas, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to KUN? If you've booked an early flight from Kaunas Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Kaunas Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kaunas Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel 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 Kaunas Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUN to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its top sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Latvia, consider Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are among its highlights.
