Travelling from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX). Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Treviso Airport (TSF) are the main airports in Venice.
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Venice to Riga International Airport flight.
Riga is one hour ahead of Venice. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Venice to RIX.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX) leave from this terminal.
Air Baltic is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Venice to Riga International Airport jetting out of VCE.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between VCE and RIX is Air Baltic.
VCE is around 14 kilometres from central Venice. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Venice Marco Polo Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Venice to Riga International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Venice Marco Polo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.29% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Planning to catch a flight from Treviso Airport (TSF)? Direct Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX) plane tickets are available from here.
Ryanair operates direct flights from Venice to RIX out of TSF. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
On the TSF to RIX route, Ryanair is the airline most travellers rely on.
Ryanair is the most reliable carrier flying from Treviso Airport to Riga International Airport, with 66.67% of its services arriving as scheduled.
You can arrive at TSF from the centre of Venice in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Treviso Airport the day before your Venice to RIX flight:
70.17% of flights leaving Treviso Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Venice to Riga International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Venice to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Central Riga is around 11 kilometres from Riga International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Venice to Riga International Airport is $24. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $64. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Venice to RIX if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Cheap Venice to Riga International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Venice to RIX.
Find a cheap flight from Venice to Riga International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Riga. July is when most people book flights from Venice to Riga International Airport (RIX), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Venice to RIX plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Venice to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
After booking your flight from Venice to Riga International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Riga:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are essential stops on your Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Ventspils is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 153 kilometres west of Riga. No trip is complete without visiting Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park.
