Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Riga International Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Tel Aviv.
You can choose from four weekly Ben Gurion International Airport to Riga International Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Air Baltic is the earliest available. Air Baltic operates the last service of the day at 18:50.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your TLV to RIX flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Riga (and then discovering more of Latvia!) is a breeze with Air Baltic. This popular airline has direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Riga International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Baltic.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is £83. A return plane ticket right now is £149. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from TLV to RIX by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
When it comes to Ben Gurion International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.9% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Ben Gurion International Airport is about 13 miles from central Tel Aviv. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near TLV. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Consider booking a hotel close to RIX if you have a late Ben Gurion International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is roughly 7 miles from the centre of Riga. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Riga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TLV to RIX sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be discovered. About 120 miles south-east of Riga, a trip to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia and is around 25 miles south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without a visit to Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.