Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours.
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, making Riga one hour ahead of Rome.
Flights from FCO to RIX start from 13:20 — the first with Air Baltic. The last service of the day is at 18:35 with Air Baltic. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your FCO to RIX flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Baltic is your gateway to exploring Riga (and perhaps some other great parts of Latvia!). Check out the direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Air Baltic tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air Baltic is the most punctual carrier that operates FCO to RIX flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and RIX:
Vilnius International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Rs8,505 is the lowest price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs17,829. These prices can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from FCO to RIX by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights that depart Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to FCO:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Riga. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've seen Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another must-experience destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without experiencing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.
