Flying from Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Riga International Airport.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Girona.
To ensure you catch your GRO to RIX flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Riga (and then seeing more of Latvia!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Riga International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GRO and RIX:
Memmingen Allgau Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, £44 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £107. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from GRO to RIX, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Girona-Costa Brava Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GRO land at their destination as scheduled 83.64% of the time.
Central Girona to Girona-Costa Brava Airport is around 10 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near GRO? If you're boarding an early flight from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 7 miles from the centre of Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from GRO to RIX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Latvia just waiting to be discovered. Around 120 miles south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 25 miles south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.