Flying from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Riga International Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Tel Aviv.
Flights from TLV to RIX start at 06:40 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The latest departure is at 17:35 with Air Baltic. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TLV to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Riga (and then seeing more of Latvia!) is a breeze with airBaltic. This popular airline has direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Riga International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with airBaltic on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for TLV to RIX flights is airBaltic.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, 111 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 209 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from TLV to RIX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Riga International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from TLV to RIX.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ben Gurion Intl Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near TLV? If you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riga and beyond.
Booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TLV to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to discover more of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its top attractions. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.