Traveling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga one hour ahead of Santiago de Compostela.
Leave enough time to catch your SCQ to RIX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SCQ and RIX include:
Orio al Serio International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Riga International Airport flight is $104. A return ticket right now is $238. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SCQ to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Riga International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from SCQ to RIX is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
81.44% of flights departing from Santiago de Compostela Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SCQ.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is about 16 kilometers from central Santiago de Compostela. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SCQ:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're coming in on a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Explore without limits with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to explore Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCQ to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to explore other corners of Latvia. Travel about 193 kilometers south-east to Daugavpils to check off its leading attractions. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 40 kilometers south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favorite stop in Latvia. Start your sightseeing at Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
