Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is three hours behind Malé.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MLE to RIX flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between MLE and RIX include:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
419 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Velana International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 715 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLE to RIX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Velana International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from MLE to RIX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Velana International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77.73% of flights that take off from Velana International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Velana International Airport from central Malé, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MLE. Whether you have an early flight from Velana International Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're landing on a late Velana International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near RIX:
Follow your own route with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Velana International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Velana International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to go to Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MLE to RIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another must-experience destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without seeing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
