Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Split Airport.
Split is one hour behind Riga and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RIX to SPU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Split (and then seeing more of Croatia!) is a snap with Air Baltic. This popular airline offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Split Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Baltic.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Split Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RIX and SPU include:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Split Airport (SPU)
$215 is the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Split Airport flight. Return flights start from $376. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from RIX to SPU, book your trip nine months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Split Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RIX to SPU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Split Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the flights that depart from Riga International Airport, 71.03% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Split Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to RIX:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
If you're coming in on a late Riga International Airport to Split Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near SPU:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Split Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AVIA Rent, Carwiz or united rent a car and explore beyond Split's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Split Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport to the centre of Split has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Split Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Split in January.
Lock in your flight from Riga International Airport to Split Airport for August if you'd like to go to Split during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RIX to SPU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Split has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Croatia you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres north of Split, a visit to Zagreb will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Croatia, consider Rijeka, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Split. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are among its highlights.