Travelling from Orlando to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know
Orlando's main base, Orlando International Airport (MCO), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Orlando to Riga International Airport (RIX).
Riga is six hours ahead of Orlando. Riga International Airport is located in Riga, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Orlando to RIX.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Orlando to RIX that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MCO and RIX include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
MCO is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Orlando. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Orlando International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Orlando to Riga International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
78.28% of flights taking off from Orlando International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Orlando to SFB in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Orlando Sanford International Airport the day before your Orlando to RIX flight:
Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance of 69.11%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel close to RIX if you have a late flight from Orlando to Riga International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Follow your own route with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Orlando to Riga International Airport flight.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is around 7 miles from the centre of Riga. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Riga International Airport is £203. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £457. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Orlando to RIX, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Orlando to Riga International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Orlando to RIX.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Orlando to Riga International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Orlando to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Orlando to Riga International Airport (RIX). July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Orlando to RIX plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Orlando to Riga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Riga
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Riga right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Orlando to Riga International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are leading attractions which should feature on every Riga itinerary.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kms (120 miles) south-east of Riga, a trip 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.
Ventspils is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 153 kms (95 miles) west of Riga. No trip is complete without a visit to Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park.
