Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport is 4 hours.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Reykjavik two hours behind Riga.
Flights from RIX to KEF start at 07:05 — the first with Air Baltic. The last service of the day is at 10:45 with Air Baltic. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RIX to KEF flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Reykjavik — and maybe even more of Iceland if you have time.
Air Baltic tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier operating RIX to KEF flights, with 73.33% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between RIX and KEF:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
$191 is currently the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Return flights start at $332. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from RIX to KEF, book your journey nine months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to KEF.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to Riga International Airport's on-time performance, 71.03% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near RIX:
Arriving at Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Reserve a hotel near KEF if you have a late Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik
From Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Reykjavik. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RIX to KEF in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iceland
Kópavogur is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Reykjavik. Around 5 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, about 10 kilometres south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are the start of reasons to visit.
