Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Riga is one hour ahead of Ljubljana and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your LJU to RIX flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Baltic.
With an impressive 85.71% of services landing on schedule, Air Baltic has the best on-time performance for LJU to RIX flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LJU and RIX:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$134 is currently the best price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start from $212. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from LJU to RIX by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Riga International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
80.37% of flights leaving Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of LJU.
To reach Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LJU? If you're boarding an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and see more of Riga and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you prefer 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 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LJU to RIX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. Experience major highlights starting with Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.