Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to RIX start from 09:20 — the first with Air Baltic. The last service of the day is at 19:20 with Air Baltic. In total, you can choose from eight weekly Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your ZRH to RIX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Riga (and then seeing more of Latvia!) is a breeze with airBaltic. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with airBaltic on this route.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier that operates ZRH to RIX flights, with 67.27% of its services reaching their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
103 € is currently the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start from 141 €. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ZRH to RIX, reserve your journey three months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ZRH to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights taking off from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on time.
Zurich Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Begin 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.
For 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 is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Riga in February.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its top sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are highlights.