Travelling from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport is 50 minutes.
Vilnius and Riga share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from VNO to RIX start at 05:30 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The last service of the day is at 21:25 with Air Baltic. In total, you can choose from 28 weekly Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your VNO to RIX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to Riga (and then discovering more of Latvia!) is a cinch with airBaltic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is airBaltic.
The most punctual carrier operating VNO to RIX flights is airBaltic. Its services arrive without delay 71.95% of the time.
Handy information about Vilnius Airport (VNO)
When it comes to Vilnius Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Vilnius Airport from central Vilnius, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to VNO? If you've booked an early flight from Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're arriving on a late Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near RIX:
Travel at your own pace with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Vilnius Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. 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 VNO to RIX around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Riga. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the south-east, its best attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If there's time to check out another side of Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kms (25 miles) south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are the start of reasons to visit.