Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to RIX start at 09:05 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 15:35 with Ryanair. In total, there are 17 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BCN to RIX flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Air Baltic is your gateway to discovering Riga (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Baltic.
The most punctual carrier that operates BCN to RIX flights is Ryanair. Its services land as planned 72.0% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and RIX:
Frankfurt Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$81 is currently the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at $186. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to RIX.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are among the biggest draws.