Traveling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is two hours ahead of Faro and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FAO to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to Riga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FAO and RIX:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Stansted Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$105 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Faro Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $221. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FAO to RIX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Faro Airport to Riga International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from FAO to RIX is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, data shows 76.66% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to FAO:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Faro Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and discover Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometers away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riga. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Faro Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FAO to RIX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometers south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometers south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are among its highlights.
