Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Trapani-Birgi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Trapani's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Trapani one hour behind Riga.
To ensure you get on your RIX to TPS flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Trapani-Birgi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Trapani — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to Trapani-Birgi Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between RIX and TPS:
Treviso Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Currently, $97 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Trapani-Birgi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $271. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RIX to TPS.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Trapani-Birgi Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from RIX to TPS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Riga International Airport to Trapani-Birgi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Riga International Airport, 71.03% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Riga International Airport to Trapani-Birgi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near RIX:
Arriving at Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Trapani-Birgi Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TPS instead:
Follow your own route with a Trapani-Birgi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ECH, Italy Car Rent or Automania and experience more of Trapani and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Trapani-Birgi Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) to central Trapani
From Trapani-Birgi Airport, Trapani is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Trapani-Birgi Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Trapani based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Riga International Airport to Trapani-Birgi Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Trapani, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RIX to TPS in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Trapani. Around 434 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Naples is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Trapani. No journey is complete without dropping by National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.