Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour ahead of Catania.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CTA to RIX flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air Baltic has direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Riga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Riga — and maybe even more of Latvia if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Baltic on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CTA and RIX:
Naples International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Right now, Rs24,314 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs54,760. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CTA to RIX, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Riga International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CTA to RIX.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
68.69% of flights that take off from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CTA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Riga in February.
Book your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CTA to RIX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Latvia
You've seen Riga, now it's time to discover other corners of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its must-visit sights. From Parks to Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Latvia, head for Jelgava, roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā are key reasons to visit.