Traveling from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Larnaca Airport to Riga International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Larnaca and Riga are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from LCA to RIX start at 11:55 — the earliest with Air Baltic. The last departure is at 18:00 with Air Baltic. In total, you can choose from three weekly Larnaca Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LCA to RIX flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Traveling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AirBaltic is your gateway to discovering Riga (and perhaps some other great parts of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Larnaca Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is airBaltic.
The most punctual carrier that operates LCA to RIX flights is airBaltic. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.0% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Larnaca Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LCA and RIX:
Munich Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Larnaca Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $89. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $186. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LCA to RIX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Larnaca Airport to Riga International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LCA to RIX.
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Handy information about Larnaca Airport (LCA)
80% of flights departing from Larnaca Airport reach their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of LCA.
To reach Larnaca Airport from central Larnaca, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LCA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Larnaca Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Book a hotel close to RIX if you have a late Larnaca Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from the center of Riga. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Larnaca Airport to Riga International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Riga. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Larnaca Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LCA to RIX sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometers south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometers south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are highlights.