Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour ahead of Madrid.
Flights from MAD to RIX start from 17:00 — the first with Air Baltic. The latest departure is at 17:15 with Air Baltic. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Your MAD to RIX flight won't wait if you're running 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 flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Baltic is your ticket to exploring Riga (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Baltic.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier that offers MAD to RIX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAD and RIX:
Brussels Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $130. A round-trip fare right now is $283. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to RIX, book your journey six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to RIX.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, data shows 78.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas 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 set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Riga in February.
When booking your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to RIX around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to explore other corners of Latvia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
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.
