Travelling from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Riga International Airport.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Oslo.
Every week, there are 22 Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Riga International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, pick the 08:25 Air Baltic flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 21:30 with Norwegian Air Sweden.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your OSL to RIX flight.
Flying during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AirBaltic is your gateway to exploring Riga (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with airBaltic on this route.
AirBaltic is the most punctual carrier offering OSL to RIX flights. An impressive 86.07% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OSL and RIX:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
£25 is the best price for a one-way Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at £44. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from OSL to RIX, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
85% of flights leaving Oslo Gardermoen Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from OSL.
To reach Oslo Gardermoen Airport from central Oslo, it takes around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kms (30 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to OSL? If you've booked an early flight from Oslo Gardermoen 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 journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and see more of Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from OSL to RIX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
You've done Riga, now it's time to explore more of Latvia. Journey about 193 kms (120 miles) south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its top attractions. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 40 kms (25 miles) south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.






