Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Riga.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RIX to LCY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Traveling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to London City Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RIX and LCY:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London City Airport (LCY)
$147 is the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to London City Airport flight. Return flights start from $250. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RIX to LCY, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Riga International Airport, data shows 71.03% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Riga. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to London City Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RIX:
Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)
If you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to London City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near LCY:
Follow your own route with a London City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of London and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from London City Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport to central London has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometers away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)
February is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to London City Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to London in February.
Before locking in your flight from Riga International Airport to London City Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIX to LCY sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometers away to the north-west, its best attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometers west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.