Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is two hours behind Riga and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your RIX to LPA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
AirBaltic is your gateway to discovering Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport offered by this popular carrier.
AirBaltic is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier that offers RIX to LPA flights. An exceptional 81.25% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RIX and LPA:
Madrid Airport
Hamburg International Airport
Valencia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
67 € is the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Return flights start at 146 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from RIX to LPA by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to Riga International Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near RIX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near LPA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and experience the lesser-explored corners of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
December is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in May.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Riga International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from RIX to LPA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a visit to Telde will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.
Arona is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without visiting Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.