Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is eight hours behind Riga.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RIX to YYC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Calgary International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between RIX and YYC include:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
At the moment, £252 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £480. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from RIX to YYC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Calgary International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIX to YYC.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Calgary International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Riga International Airport, 71.03% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near RIX:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Riga International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is roughly 10 miles from central Calgary. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Calgary. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Riga International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to visit Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIX to YYC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Calgary, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey around 170 miles north to Edmonton to tick off its leading attractions. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 250 miles west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
