Travelling from Orlando to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Orlando. Riga International Airport is located in Riga.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Orlando to RIX.
With more travellers during busy periods like March, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Orlando to RIX departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
MCO is about 19 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Orlando International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
77% of flights that take off from Orlando International Airport reach their destination on time.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Orlando to SFB in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Orlando to RIX flight, stay in one of these hotels near Orlando Sanford International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69%.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Orlando to Riga International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks before your Orlando to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$600 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Riga International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,259. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Orlando to RIX, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Orlando to Riga International Airport (RIX). August is the busiest month to travel to Riga. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in January.
Lock in a Orlando to RIX plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Riga to range from 13ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Riga International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Riga
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Riga right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Orlando to Riga International Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Riga when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Old City Riga (Vecriga) followed by Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Latvia, consider Ventspils, roughly 153 kilometres west of Riga. Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park are key highlights.