Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
4 hours 27 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport. Riga is 2 hours ahead of Lisbon and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are 4 flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 12:10 Air Baltic flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from LIS to RIX is 16:15 with Air Baltic.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Riga (and seeing more of Latvia!) is simple with Air Baltic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LIS and RIX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Milano Malpensa Airport
Hamburg Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Latvia. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before organising your cheap ticket from LIS to RIX, check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport is 67 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 140 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LIS to RIX, book your journey 4 months ahead of the departure date.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LIS to RIX. There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll update you when there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 59 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you're catching a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Riga. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
It takes roughly 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Riga
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Riga right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from LIS to RIX:
Riga Central Market and Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga are just two of the big attractions to put on your Riga must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Latvian National Opera.
Complete your Riga trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Riga International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Riga.