Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Riga International Airport.
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Madeira.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your FNC to RIX flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Air Baltic is your gateway to discovering Riga (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Latvia!). Browse the direct flights from Madeira Airport to Riga International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Baltic.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for FNC to RIX flights is Air Baltic.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madeira Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between FNC and RIX:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madeira Airport to Riga International Airport flight is Rs31,085. A return ticket right now is Rs72,009. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from FNC to RIX, book your trip ten months ahead of your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Riga International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from FNC to RIX.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madeira Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
73.73% of flights taking off from Madeira Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Madeira Airport from central Madeira, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Madeira Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to FNC:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
Reserve a hotel near RIX if you have a late Madeira Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Madeira Airport to Riga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riga. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Madeira Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FNC to RIX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Latvia waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another well-known destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without visiting Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.