Travelling from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Venice has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX) leaving from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Venice Treviso Airport (TSF).
The average time for a direct Venice to Riga International Airport flight is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Riga International Airport is located in Riga. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Venice.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Venice to RIX.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
You can take a direct flight from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX) out of Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
You can lock in a direct flight from Venice to Riga International Airport with Air Baltic. This top airline operates services from VCE.
AirBaltic sees the most traveller bookings for flights from VCE to RIX.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Venice, VCE can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
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When it comes to Venice Marco Polo Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
You can book a direct Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX) plane ticket with departures from Venice Treviso Airport (TSF). Work out whether leaving from TSF works best for your plans.
Ryanair has direct flights from Venice to RIX leaving from TSF. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Ryanair is the most popular choice for travellers flying from TSF to RIX.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Go with Ryanair. 87.5% of its flights between Venice Treviso Airport and Riga International Airport arrive as scheduled.
On public transport, you can travel from central Venice to TSF in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
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Venice Treviso Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late flight from Venice to Riga International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Venice 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 drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$54 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Venice to Riga International Airport. Return flights start at $133. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Venice to RIX, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Venice to Riga International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Riga. August is when most people book flights from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Venice to RIX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Venice to Riga International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Riga
Start your Riga trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Venice to Riga International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Riga wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga Central Market and Latvian National Opera.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Latvia you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres southeast of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Latvia, head for Ventspils, about 153 kilometres west of Riga. Ventspils Beach, Ventspils pludmale and Ventspils Water Park are key highlights.