Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Barcelona.
Each week, there are six Barcelona Airport to Riga International Airport flights. To jet off early, go for the 09:20 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:00 with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to RIX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AirBaltic is your ticket to exploring Riga (and maybe even some other great parts of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
AirBaltic is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers BCN to RIX flights. A dependable 83.33% of its services on this route land on time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and RIX:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Rs12,978 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs24,689. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to RIX by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from BCN reach their destination without delay.
Barcelona Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're landing on a late Barcelona Airport to Riga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and find adventure across Riga and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Riga in February.
Book your flight from Barcelona Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to visit Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to RIX in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
You've visited Riga, now it's time to explore other parts of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its popular sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, your itinerary will be busy.
Jelgava is another must-experience destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without visiting Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.