Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oslo: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Oslo.
Oslo is one hour behind Riga, where Riga International Airport is located. Oslo observes the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). Take your pick of 22 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from RIX to OSL is the 07:00 Air Baltic service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 20:25 with Norwegian Air Sweden.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your RIX to Oslo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You can book a direct Riga International Airport to Oslo ticket. Start your journey at RIX and arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).
You'll find a good selection of airlines operating direct flights from Riga International Airport to Oslo, such as:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from RIX to Oslo with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
RIX is around 10 kilometres from central Riga. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near RIX? If you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Oslo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
79% of flights departing from Riga International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oslo
15 € is currently the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Oslo flight. A return plane ticket starts from 29 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from RIX to Oslo.
April is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on Riga International Airport to Oslo tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is around 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Riga International Airport to Oslo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near OSL:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Oslo Gardermoen Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from RIX to Oslo.
TORP Sandefjord (TRF)
After your flight from Riga International Airport to Oslo has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Oslo is roughly 113 kilometres from TORP Sandefjord (TRF).
The trip will take about 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Following your RIX to Oslo flight, rest your head at a hotel near TRF. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from TRF one week ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Oslo. September is the most popular month for a trip to Oslo. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Riga International Airport to Oslo plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from RIX to Oslo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Oslo
Once you've booked your flight from Riga International Airport to Oslo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Oslo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Viking Ship Museum, The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Det Kongelige Slott are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be explored after you've experienced Oslo. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama.
If there's time to check out another corner of Norway, head for Trondheim, roughly 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet are highlights.