Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Warsaw-Modlin Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Warsaw is one hour behind Riga and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your RIX to WMI flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Warsaw (and then exploring more of Poland!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Warsaw-Modlin Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Warsaw-Modlin Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RIX and WMI:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
$71 is the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Warsaw-Modlin Airport flight. Return flights start from $165. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from RIX to WMI.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Warsaw-Modlin Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RIX to WMI.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Warsaw-Modlin Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of all flights leaving Riga International Airport, 71.03% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Riga International Airport to Warsaw-Modlin Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near RIX:
Arriving at Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
If you're getting in on a late Riga International Airport to Warsaw-Modlin Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near WMI:
Follow your own route with a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and experience more of Warsaw and beyond.
Booking your ride from Warsaw-Modlin Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) to central Warsaw
From Warsaw-Modlin Airport, Warsaw is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Warsaw-Modlin Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Warsaw. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Warsaw is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Riga International Airport to Warsaw-Modlin Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RIX to WMI sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Warsaw. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Poland, head for Krakow, roughly 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park are among the biggest draws.
