Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Cardiff is two hours behind Riga and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your RIX to CWL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Cardiff Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RIX and CWL:
Edinburgh Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Cardiff Airport flight is £112. A round-trip ticket is currently £211. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from RIX to CWL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Cardiff Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to CWL.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Riga International Airport to Cardiff Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the flights that depart from Riga International Airport, 71.03% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is around 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RIX? If you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to Cardiff Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Riga International Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CWL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cardiff Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Cardiff's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Cardiff Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
From Cardiff Airport, Cardiff is approximately 17 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Cardiff Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cardiff in April.
When booking your flight from Riga International Airport to Cardiff Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cardiff, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIX to CWL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cardiff. Around 130 miles away to the east, popular attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 90 miles north-east of Cardiff. No trip is complete without visiting Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
