Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Lisbon.
You can choose from three weekly Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 15:40 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest you can take. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 16:15.
Your LIS to RIX flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Riga (and then exploring more of Latvia!) is easy with airBaltic. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is airBaltic.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier offering LIS to RIX flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIS and RIX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
At the moment, $107 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $246. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LIS to RIX by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LIS to RIX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of all flights leaving Lisbon Airport, 56% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider staying in a hotel near RIX if you have a late Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.