Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to RIX start at 09:25 — the first with Air Baltic. The latest departure is at 19:20 with Air Baltic. In total, you can choose from 19 weekly Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Air Baltic is your ticket to exploring Riga (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Baltic.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for ZRH to RIX flights is Air Baltic.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
ر.ق. 404 is currently the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 706. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from ZRH to RIX, reserve your journey nine months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights leaving from Zurich Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and discover more of Riga and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to RIX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without seeing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
