Flying from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is one hour ahead of Sarajevo and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SJJ to RIX flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sarajevo International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SJJ and RIX:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, 61 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 144 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SJJ to RIX, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Riga International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Of all flights departing from Sarajevo International Airport, 67.19% touch down on time at their destination.
Sarajevo International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Sarajevo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SJJ:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel near RIX if you're catching a late Sarajevo International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to the centre of Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Riga in February.
Book your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SJJ to RIX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover other parts of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its must-visit sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Latvia, consider Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are highlights.