Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Copenhagen.
Flights from CPH to RIX start from 08:00 — the first with Norwegian Air Sweden. The last service of the day is at 21:35 with Norwegian Air Sweden. Overall, you can choose from 50 weekly Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your CPH to RIX flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Riga (and then discovering more of Latvia!) is a cinch with Air Baltic. This popular airline has direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Baltic.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier operating CPH to RIX flights, with 79.53% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CPH and RIX:
Aarhus Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, $73 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $105. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPH to RIX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CPH to RIX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Copenhagen Airport, 76.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Copenhagen Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Copenhagen. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CPH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Travel at your own pace with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and find adventure across Riga and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
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 around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Riga in February.
When booking your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CPH to RIX sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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 tick off its leading sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Latvia, consider Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are among its highlights.