Flying from Toronto to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Riga International Airport (RIX) begins with finding the right airport to start your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are your options in Toronto.
Riga International Airport is located in Riga. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of Toronto.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Toronto to RIX. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Riga International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to RIX flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Riga International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you have a late flight from Toronto to Riga International Airport. Select one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
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 top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Toronto to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Currently, $371 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Riga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $866. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Riga International Airport (RIX)
February is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Riga International Airport (RIX), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Toronto to RIX flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Riga International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Riga right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Toronto to Riga International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are must-visits when exploring Riga.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Latvia you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Latvia, consider Ventspils, about 153 kilometres west of Riga. Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park are key highlights.