Travelling from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Venice has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX) flying out of Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Venice to Riga International Airport.
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Venice. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is the most popular route. There are 2 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Ryanair at 20:55. Choose the first VCE to RIX departure operated by airBaltic at 14:00 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Venice to RIX, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX) depart from this terminal.
When leaving from VCE, you can catch a direct flight from Venice to Riga International Airport with airBaltic.
From central Venice, VCE is around 14 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Venice Marco Polo Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Venice to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Treviso Airport (TSF) has direct flights from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX).
Ryanair offers direct flights from Venice to RIX out of TSF. Book your preferred seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Venice to Riga International Airport, check out these options when departing from Treviso Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Venice to TSF in around 1 hour and 13 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Venice to RIX? Unwind in a hotel near Treviso Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Venice to Riga International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Riga. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 19 minutes.
It'll take around 49 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX)
For a one-way ticket from Venice to Riga International Airport, $44 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from $130. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to lock in flight tickets from Venice to RIX.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Venice to Riga International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Venice to Riga International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Riga, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from Venice to RIX, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flights from Venice to Riga International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Riga
After booking your flight from Venice to Riga International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Riga:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Riga Central Market, Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga and Latvian National Opera are highlights which should be on every Riga itinerary.
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