Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Bucharest and Riga share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Choose from 15 weekly Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 15:10 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest you can take. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 15:10.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your OTP to RIX flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Baltic.
Air Baltic is a leader in on-time performance for OTP to RIX flights, with 81.82% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OTP and RIX:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Vienna International Airport
Tirana International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $126. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $201. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from OTP to RIX, reserve your trip ten months ahead of your departure date.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from OTP to RIX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Of all flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near OTP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
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 you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OTP to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
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, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Jelgava is another standout destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
