Travelling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nice Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour ahead of Nice.
Flights from NCE to RIX start at 09:55 — the first with Air Baltic. The latest departure is at 18:35 with Air Baltic. Overall, there are four weekly Nice Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Getting to Riga (and then exploring more of Latvia!) is a breeze with airBaltic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Nice Airport to Riga International Airport.
AirBaltic is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates NCE to RIX flights is airBaltic. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.22% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nice Airport to Riga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between NCE and RIX include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nice Airport to Riga International Airport flight is £59. A return ticket is currently £134. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from NCE to RIX, book your trip one month ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nice Airport to Riga International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Nice Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
Of the departures from Nice Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
Nice Airport is about 6 kms (4 miles) from central Nice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near NCE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nice Airport to Riga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Nice Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options 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 popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 10 kms (6 miles) from central Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Nice Airport to Riga International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Riga. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Nice Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to go to Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NCE to RIX sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Riga. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the south-east, its best attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 40 kms (25 miles) south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without experiencing Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.