Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Ottawa.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, 307 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 601 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from YOW to RIX, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Riga International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to YOW:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you're on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
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.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Latvia you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Start your sightseeing at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
