Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Riga and Tel Aviv share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from RIX to TLV start from 07:10 — the first with Air Baltic. The last departure is at 23:25 with Air Baltic. Overall, there are three weekly Riga International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RIX to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AirBaltic is your ticket to exploring Tel Aviv (and perhaps some other great corners of Israel!). Check out the direct flights from Riga International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport offered by this carrier.
AirBaltic has the highest passenger demand on this route.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier that offers RIX to TLV flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIX and TLV:
Larnaca Airport
Sofia Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight is $154. A round-trip fare right now is $352. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from RIX to TLV by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RIX to TLV.
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Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the departures from Riga International Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Riga International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near RIX? If you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Riga International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tel Aviv and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tel Aviv in March.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Riga International Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from RIX to TLV in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Israel
Jerusalem is just one of the many places in Israel waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tel Aviv. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
Around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv, Haifa is another essential stop in Israel. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place).