Travelling from Montreal to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Riga International Airport (RIX) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Montreal. Riga International Airport is located in Riga.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Montreal to RIX.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Riga International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
64.89% of flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport land at their destination on time.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Montreal to RIX flight? Kick back in a hotel near St. Hubert Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Riga International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Montreal to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, $667 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,128. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Montreal to RIX. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Montreal to Riga International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Riga International Airport (RIX)
February is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Riga International Airport (RIX), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Montreal to RIX flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Riga to range from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Riga International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Riga
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Riga right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Montreal to Riga International Airport:
Old City Riga (Vecriga) and Picturesque Rīga are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Riga itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Riga Central Market.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to discover other parts of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its top sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Latvia, head for Ventspils, about 153 kilometres west of Riga. Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park are key reasons to visit.