Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Vienna Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours.
Vienna is one hour behind Riga and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 11 Riga International Airport to Vienna Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, take the 07:00 Air Baltic flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 21:30 with Ryanair.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RIX to VIE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
AirBaltic has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Vienna Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Vienna — and maybe even more of Austria if you have time.
AirBaltic is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering RIX to VIE flights is airBaltic. Its services arrive as scheduled 71.59% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Vienna Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RIX and VIE include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Budapest Airport
Vilnius Airport
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the departures from Riga International Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RIX? If you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Vienna Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Riga International Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Vienna Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and experience more of Vienna and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Vienna Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Vienna Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna Airport to the center of Vienna has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
It'll take around 15 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Vienna Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Vienna based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Riga International Airport to Vienna Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to VIE in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
You've visited Vienna, now it's time to explore other parts of Austria. Journey around 145 kilometers south-west to Graz to tick off its leading sights. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Austria, consider Linz, roughly 153 kilometers west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Center, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz) are key reasons to visit.