Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Prague is one hour behind Riga and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 11 weekly Riga International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights. The 09:20 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 18:50.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RIX to PRG flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Prague — and maybe even more of Czechia if your schedule allows.
Air Baltic is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air Baltic ranks as the leading on-time carrier for RIX to PRG flights, with 85.42% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Here are the top stopovers between RIX and PRG:
Copenhagen Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
£22 is currently the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. A return flight starts at £58. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from RIX to PRG by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights that depart Riga International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is around 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near RIX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Riga International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PRG instead:
Grab a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car and discover Prague and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Plus, Panek and Carwiz are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is roughly 11 miles from the centre of Prague. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. For smaller crowds, travel to Prague in April.
The warmest month in Prague is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Riga International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from RIX to PRG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Czechia waiting to be explored. Around 110 miles south-east of Prague, a trip to Brno will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
Around 170 miles east of Prague, Ostrava is another favourite stop in Czechia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.