Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Madrid.
You can choose from three weekly Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 17:10 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest flight available. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 17:45.
Your MAD to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
AirBaltic is your ticket to exploring Riga (and perhaps some other great parts of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is airBaltic.
Among carriers operating MAD to RIX flights, airBaltic has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and RIX include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport flight is 59 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 126 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAD to RIX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAD to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Madrid Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
Booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Riga in February.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to go to Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to RIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Latvia you should also see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Jelgava is another favourite destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without a visit to Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.