Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Riga International

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Riga International Airport RIX

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Riga

Two airlines operate direct flights from Tel Aviv to Riga: airBaltic and Wizz Air. Tel Aviv Riga flights performed by airBaltic depart from Terminal 3 while Wizz Air flights leave from Terminal 1.

Terminal Information - Departing

Ben Gurion Airport TLV is known as נתב”ג - נמל התעופה בן גוריון. You are requested to arrive at Ben Gurion AIrport TLV three hours before the flight scheduled departure time to allow sufficient time for security checks. If you arrive by train, the station is located outside Terminal 3. To reach Terminal 1 take the free shuttle bus next to the main terminal. The shuttle departs every 15-20 minutes and the journey time is around 10 minutes. Both terminals have a free Wifi connection for the whole duration of your stay.

Then you can shop at the Duty-Free stores, where you can save money on electronics with great $200 deals. There is a wide selection of local and international wines and liquors, and you can store everything at the “פטור ושמור” services so that it will wait for you at the airport upon your return to Israel.

At Terminal 3 you can choose from a wide selection of restaurants and cafes to satisfy your hunger. Terminal 1 is smaller with less dining options. If you depart from Terminal 3 and have a premium credit card - check the Dan lounges. Several cards allow you a free entrance, others give you a massive discount.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Tel Aviv Riga flights arrive at Riga International Airport RIX. Riga airport was built in 1973, and it is the largest airport in the Baltic states. The airport has three terminals: A and B for Schengen and C for both Schengen and non-Schengen departures. Arrivals 2 in terminal C handles the non-Schengen arrivals, including arrivals from Tel Aviv to Riga.

Bus 22 operates direct services between the Airport and Riga city center. The bus stop is located opposite the terminal building behind the car park P1. Services are also performed by minibusses 322 and 241. You can purchase tickets at the Welcome to Riga! Bureau in Arrivals Hall E, from a ticket vending machine at the bus stop and in retail outlets at Levels 1 and 2 of the terminal.

Things you should know

Israeli passport holders don’t need a visa to enter Latvia. Make sure that your passport is valid for at least 90 days after your departure from Riga before you finalize your booking. You can stay in Latvia for up to 90 days. However, the border control officer may allow you shorter visit permission. If you are using a European passport, you may go to the EU line. Otherwise, proceed to the “all passports” line.

Useful Information about Riga - ריגה

When you travel from Tel Aviv to Riga, you will enjoy the low prices in the capital Latvia. A three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant is over 40% cheaper compared to Tel Aviv. Domestic beers are 65% cheaper, and imported beers are 70% less expensive than Tel Aviv. Buses are 18% cheaper; Taxi’s start tariff is 70% cheaper, and you’ll pay 40% less per each km of the ride. If you are planning to go on a shopping spree, you will pay up to 30% less compared to Tel Aviv. The currency used in Latvia is Euro - € - EUR.

The winters in Riga are long and cold; the summers are mild and short. The average daily temperatures in June-August are 20-21 degrees, and between December and February, it rarely goes above 0.

Riga is a beautiful city that offers many monuments, cathedrals, parks, and museums, here are several ideas for sightseeing: Vecrīga, Freedom Monument, House of the Blackheads, St. Peter's Church, Riga Cathedral, Riga Castle, Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, Latvian National Museum of Art, Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum, Powder Tower, Cat House, Swedish Gate, Latvian National Opera, Latvian War Museum, Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, Vērmanes Garden, Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, Riga Zoo.

How to find cheap flights to Riga

Round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to Riga are usually more expensive than $164 (less than ₪600). However, flexible travelers can easily find cheaper flights. It’s easy: instead of selecting specific dates, search 'whole month." In some cases, you’d be able to find tickets for less than $90 (₪325) round-trip! Sign up for Price Alert, and we’ll drop you an email whenever there’s a price change, and you can book cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Riga.

This information is correct as of June 2018